Seahawks Just Locked Up Their Star and the NFC West Better Be Worried
The Seattle Seahawks aren't messing around this offseason. While other teams are still figuring out their rosters, the Hawks made a statement move that tells you everything you need to know about where they're headed: they just inked Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record-setting contract extension. This is the kind of move that changes everything.
JSN Gets Paid, and It's Huge
Smith-Njigba had one of the most productive receiving seasons in NFL history, and the Seahawks weren't about to let him walk. During a news conference Wednesday, general manager John Schneider talked about how disappointed he felt leaving Smith-Njigba's Ohio State pro day almost exactly three years earlier. That regret is gone now. The Hawks locked in their foundational player with a deal that's being called record-setting. This is the kind of long-term commitment that shows management believes in what they're building with Sam Darnold under center and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury running the show.
Building Depth Across the Board
It's not just about Smith-Njigba either. The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Chazz Surratt on Wednesday, continuing their effort to build serious depth on this roster. Meanwhile, the team filed plans with the city of Renton for a possible addition to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. That's right, they're literally expanding the facility. The Seahawks are thinking big.
Draft Season Heating Up
With the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in the rearview and free agency well underway, the Hawks are in full preparation mode for the draft. They're conducting top-30 visits like every other team, getting ready to add even more talent to an already deep roster. The question everyone's asking: will Seattle go after another receiver in the draft, or do they feel set with what they've got? Either way, the Seahawks have a target on their back this season. Everyone knows they're coming.
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