Overview
- Smith-Njigba said he believes he deserves to be the highest-paid wideout and added he is not in a rush to sign a new deal.
- He is now extension-eligible after three seasons, with Ja'Marr Chase’s $40.25 million average salary setting the price to beat.
- The Seahawks can keep leverage by exercising his fifth-year option, which must be decided by May 1.
- Seattle’s star is coming off 1,793 receiving yards, AP Offensive Player of the Year honors and a Super Bowl title.
- Reports note Seattle has roughly $63.4 million in cap space, and the evolving receiver market, including potential deals for peers like Puka Nacua, could affect eventual terms.