Smith-Njigba's Record-Breaking Deal

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. Jackson Smith and Jigba just signed a four-year contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks worth $168.6 million. That deal averages $42 million a season with over $120 million guaranteed, making the 24-year-old the highest-paid water seeker in the National Football League and resetting the market for the position. After this week, the Seahawks locked him up long-term after his breakout 2025 season. He caught 119 passes for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning first team all pro-honors and the Offensive Player of the Year award. He kept it going in the playoffs with 17 receptions for nearly 200 yards and two more scores. Sports commentators Skid Bayless stirred up debate by comparing Smith and Jigba to Jerry Rice, calling him the closest thing he's seen to the legend after, covering Rice for

1:00years. Fans and analysts are buzzing over whether the young star can live up to that kind of praise. Drafted 20th overall in 2023, Smith and Jigba had a quiet rookie year before exploding in his second season. Now secured in Seattle, his rapid rise has everyone watching how he'll build on this new benchmark for receivers league-wide. With contracts like this, reshaping team strategies, Smith and Jigba's future looks bright as the Seahawks aim to stay competitive for years to come.