NFL's Highest-Paid Wide Receiver Signs $168M Extension as Seahawks Signal Future Direction with Trade
Seattle wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba has signed a record-breaking extension worth up to $168 million, making him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history at age 24. The deal follows significant roster moves including trading away star teammate DK Metcalf earlier this offseason and includes public acknowledgments from coach John Schneider regarding his family's contributions after their Super Bowl victory with a championship ring on Sunday night (Mar 19). Smith-Njigba described the agreement as both an honor and blessing while outlining future goals for the franchise.
Key Points
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1[Mar 25, 19:30] Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed an extension worth $46 million per year for four years.
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2"The contract makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history."
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3He is only 25 (born March, so he would be turning into his next birthday soon).
Developments
Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168.6 million contract that made him the highest-paid player at his position and led to an NFL Offensive Player of the Year award in 2025 after helping Seattle win Super Bowl LXI with Sam Darnold as quarterback.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed an extension worth $168.6 million over four years through 2031 after leading the Seattle Seahawks' offense in Super Bowl victories and setting franchise records for receptions (119), yards (1,793) touchdowns during his first season with them as their top wide receiver following a trade from DK Metcalf's departure earlier that offseason.