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Seahawks Lock JSN to $168.6M—$120M Guaranteed Breaks Every WR Record in NFL History

Seahawks Lock JSN to $168.6M—$120M Guaranteed Breaks Every WR Record in NFL History

On March 22 2026, the Seattle Seahawks committed $168.6 million to <a href="/nfl/players/jaxon_smith_njigba/692651">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>, including $120 million guaranteed, making the 24-year-old the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26
Seahawks Unfairly Slammed in Free Agency Rankings

Seahawks Unfairly Slammed in Free Agency Rankings

Mike Macdonald’s reigning Super Bowl champions will take an impressive 10-game overall winning streak into their season opener on September 9 at Lumen Field.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26
Ranking Seahawks' Top 4 Remaining Contact Extension Candidates

Ranking Seahawks' Top 4 Remaining Contact Extension Candidates

Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba received the richest contract in Seattle Seahawks history with his four-year, $168.6 million extension that will keep him with the team through the 2031 season.

Devon Witherspoon News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26
When To Expect Devon Witherspoon’s Extension With the Seahawks

When To Expect Devon Witherspoon’s Extension With the Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are back at the top of the NFL's storylines after making star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba the richest paid wide receiver in NFL history.

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The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass club' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass club' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks with at least 200 touchdown passes in their career can you name name in seven minutes?

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26
Seahawks Named Among Teams That Should Be Most Aggressive in 2026 NFL Draft

Seahawks Named Among Teams That Should Be Most Aggressive in 2026 NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks enter this season as the defending Super Bowl champions, but their roster took a hit in free agency. While general manager John Schneider should be applauded for refusing to overpay for players, the Seahawks still saw multiple contributors leave in free agency.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26
Ranking the Seattle Seahawks’ Draft Classes Over the Previous Decade

Ranking the Seattle Seahawks’ Draft Classes Over the Previous Decade

When the Seattle Seahawks entered the 2016 NFL Draft, they were riding high as a franchise. Four straight postseason appearances, seven playoff victories, two super bowl appearances, and a super bowl title.

Jake Bobo News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26
Jake Bobo Isn't Another Small Seahawks Signing

Jake Bobo Isn't Another Small Seahawks Signing

The Seattle Seahawks are excited to bring wide receiver Jake Bobo back into the fold after matching his two-year deal that he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was matched by the defending Super Bowl champions.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26
Where the Seahawks Rank in the NFC West After Free Agency

Where the Seahawks Rank in the NFC West After Free Agency

The Seattle Seahawks are approaching the tail end of free agency without making too many additions to the roster. Instead, their goal as the Super Bowl champions was to make sure there weren't too many subtractions.

Seattle Seahawks News / NHANFL / March 26
Free Agency Gutted the Dark Side. Pick 32 Must Fix It.

Free Agency Gutted the Dark Side. Pick 32 Must Fix It.

SEATTLE — Banners hang forever, but rosters expire. Six weeks ago, the Seattle Seahawks suffocated the New England Patriots to capture Super Bowl LX. The defense gave up just 13 points.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / March 26
Macdonald, Schneider explain signing Smith-Njigba to massive contract

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald, John Schneider explain signing Jaxon Smith-Njigba to massive contract

The Seattle Seahawks didn't wait until the start of springtime workouts to make Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker / March 26
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba sends warning to NFL after signing monster contract

Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba sends warning to NFL after signing monster contract

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba produced an award-winning season, became a Super Bowl champion and reset the market for players at his position but it doesn't sound like he's satisfied.

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Seattle Seahawks News / The SportsRush / March 26
Seahawks News: Maxx Crosby Explains Why Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s $168.6M Extension Makes Sense

Seahawks News: Maxx Crosby Explains Why Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s $168.6M Extension Makes Sense

A steady increase in production that’s since been capped off by him leading the NFL in receiving yards and hoisting the Lombardi trophy has now resulted in Jaxon Smith-Njigba becoming the most valuable wide receiver in the league today.

Seattle Seahawks News / NHANFL / March 25
2026 Seahawks Mock Draft: How the Super Bowl Champs Reload with 4 Picks

2026 Seahawks Mock Draft: How the Super Bowl Champs Reload with 4 Picks

SEATTLE — The Lombardi Trophy sits in the Emerald City, but the front office clock is ticking. Seattle soared to a Super Bowl LX victory on the arm of journeyman-turned-hero Sam Darnold, riding a dominant defense and a high-flying offense.

Najee Harris News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 25
Seahawks Signing Najee Harris Would Be Major Mistake

Seahawks Signing Najee Harris Would Be Major Mistake

Running back is the biggest hole on the Seattle Seahawks' roster at this point in the offseason. But that doesn't mean it's time to overpay a veteran bridge player.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 25
Seahawks’ John Schneider shouts out Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents at contract presser

Seahawks’ John Schneider shouts out Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents at contract presser

After winning the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks rewarded Jaxon Smith-Njigba with a $168 million contract, making him the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL.

Coby Bryant News / A to Z Sports / March 25
Latest NFL Draft intel shows Seahawks already have a clear Coby Bryant replacement in mind

Latest NFL Draft intel shows Seahawks already have a clear Coby Bryant replacement in mind

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to reload this offseason and get right back to the Super Bowl next season. They have had their own losses along the way with Kenneth Walker III, Boye Mafe, Coby Bryant, and others headed elsewhere in free agency, but now it's time to replace them.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / March 25
Seahawks getting a closer look at a former first-round pick that could replace a key player they lost in free agency

Seahawks getting a closer look at a former first-round pick that could replace a key player they lost in free agency

The Seattle Seahawks watched Kenneth Walker III head to the Kansas City Chiefs during free agency, so what's next? eEmanuel Wilson joined the roster as depth, but they could still use another proven option as Zach Charbonnet works back from his injury.

Najee Harris News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 25
Najee Harris Free Agency Visit Shows Seahawks Aren't Happy at RB

Najee Harris Free Agency Visit Shows Seahawks Aren't Happy at RB

The Seattle Seahawks are hosting free agent running back Najee Harris in hopes of possibly bringing him into the backfield. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo was the first to report the news.

Seattle Seahawks News / 5 GOATs / March 25
Report: Najee Harris visits with Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday

Report: Najee Harris visits with Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday

Former Pro Bowl running back Najee Harris visited with the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25
Seahawks Hosted RB Najee Harris For Visit

Seahawks Hosted RB Najee Harris For Visit

The Seattle Seahawks hosted RB Najee Harris for a visit on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire.  Ian Rapoport reports that the Raiders are also scheduled

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Level Media / March 25
Champion Seahawks to kick off 2026 NFL season on a Wednesday

Champion Seahawks to kick off 2026 NFL season on a Wednesday

The Seattle Seahawks will begin the first step in their defense of their Super Bowl title on a Wednesday as opposed to the traditional Thursday opener to the NFL's regular season.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / March 25
ESPN highlights major Seahawks free agency concern that could quickly sabotage their Super Bowl hopes

ESPN highlights major Seahawks free agency concern that could quickly sabotage their Super Bowl hopes

The Seattle Seahawks have plenty of reasons to feel good right now, but ESPN's Ben Solak just pointed out something worth worrying about. And it's the kind of issue that can quickly derail the franchise's shot at back-to-back Super Bowls.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 25
Seahawks’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency

Seahawks’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency

Dynasties aren’t built on what you’ve done but sustained by what you do next. The Seattle Seahawks just climbed to the top of the NFL mountain. History, though, has never been kind to teams that assume the view will stay the same.

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / March 24
Seahawks have reportedly made this Sam Darnold decision despite Super Bowl win

Seahawks have reportedly made this Sam Darnold decision despite Super Bowl win

Will the Seahawks look to extend Darnold?

Seahawks make Jaxon Smith-Njigba highest-paid WR, but more work remains
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