Overview
- Smith‑Njigba, who signed Wednesday, finalized a four‑year $168.6–$168.8 million extension with about $120 million guaranteed at $42.15 million per year, making him the NFL’s highest‑paid receiver through 2031.
- Seattle cast him as a foundational cornerstone at a packed press conference and said the low‑drama talks with agent Joel Segal stayed in‑house.
- The payday follows a 2025 breakout in which he led the NFL with 1,793 yards on 119 catches, earned AP Offensive Player of the Year, and contributed 199 postseason yards and two TDs in a Super Bowl run.
- With this deal done, team leaders said their next priority is a new contract for Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon as owner Jody Allen backs a business‑as‑usual approach during the sale process.
- The new benchmark, which tops Ja’Marr Chase’s prior figure, is already shaping rivals’ plans, with reporting suggesting the Rams may need to raise offers for Puka Nacua as his lawyer disputes newly reported off‑field allegations.