Seahawks' Witherspoon Next for Mega Deal

0:00On March 23rd, the Seattle Seahawks just locked up wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba with a four-year contract extension making him the highest paid at his position in the NFL. This deal with their 2023 first-round pick signals the team's commitment to its young stars. Now all eyes turn to another standout from that draft class, cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Witherspoon, the number five overall pick out of Illinois, has shown brightly since arriving in Seattle. He's earned pro bowl nods in each of his first three seasons, proving himself as a top defender in the league. Beyond the numbers, like 249 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two interceptions including one for a touchdown, Witherspoon is a true shutdown corner who's locked down opponents game after game. At just 25 years old during the 2025 season, he still has plenty of prime years ahead with two years left on his deal after. The team picked up his fifth-year option, expect negotiation soon for Witherspoon, likely

1:04mirroring Smith and Jigba's structure but tailored to cornerbacks. The benchmark is Tret McDeffey of the Los Angeles Rams at $31 million per year, so something around four years for 100. $25 million seems realistic, even if it doesn't top the position leader, as the Super Bowl champions build for the future, securing Witherspoon next with solidify their core and reward homegrown talent heading into a big, offseason. From around the league, power by AI, this is NFL News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.