The Seahawks have signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
ESPN reports that the deal averages $42.15 million per year and includes over $120 million guaranteed, both setting records for a wide receiver.
According to the NFL, “The $42.15 million per-year average in new money leapfrogs Ja’Marr Chase ($40.25 million) for the most ever for a pass catcher.”
This year, while helping lead the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win, JSN was named a first-team All-Pro and made his second consecutive Pro Bowl. The 24-year-old also won the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors, while setting career highs in receptions (119), receiving yards (1,793), and touchdown receptions (10). In three postseason games, he had 17 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns.
Following February’s announcement that the Estate of Paul G. Allen had formally begun the sale process for the Seattle Seahawks, JSN’s record-breaking deal gives Hawks fans something to look forward to.
Seahawks fan Jordan Sundsmo expressed excitement about the wide receiver’s long-term future with the team.
“I’m so pumped, that’s awesome,” Sundsmo said. He described Smith-Njigba as a “rock star” and a “stellar player.”
“Can’t wait to see what he does in the future,” Sundsmo said.
Hawks fan Ben Beierle praised the player’s talent and demeanor following the announcement. He noted that Smith-Njigba was “on pace to be number one in the whole league” during the previous season.
“My favorite thing about him is he’s so unselfish,” Beierle said. “For him it’s about the team win.”
Evan Beierle echoed his father’s sentiments, saying, “I think it was a crazy season and a great season, and I’m glad we signed him.”
Smith-Njigba is now contractually tied to Seattle through the 2031 season. ESPN reports that the Seahawks already exercised Smith-Njigba’s fifth-year option for 2027 - worth approximately $23.9 million - last week.
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