Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, has agreed to a massive contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
Sources told ESPN that the four-year, $168.6 million deal makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
Smith-Njigba’s Historic Contract
The new agreement averages $42.15 million per year. It includes over $120 million guaranteed, both setting records for a wide receiver.
Smith-Njigba is now contractually tied to Seattle for the next six years, through the 2031 season.
Impact on the Wide Receiver Market
Smith-Njigba’s deal with the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks marks another jump in the wide receiver market. This could have implications for other teams.
The Los Angeles Rams, a division rival, may soon be working on an extension for Puka Nacua this offseason.
Nacua’s Future Deal
Nacua is entering the final year of his deal in 2026.
He now has a new bar to clear in negotiations.