Seahawks Just Locked in Two Super Bowl Stars for the Long Haul
The Seahawks made it official on Friday: Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon are staying put. Seattle exercised the fifth-year options on both young superstars, keeping them under contract through the 2027 season. And here's the real news: the team is already gearing up to have extension talks with both guys. This is how you build a dynasty in the modern NFL.
The Numbers Are Huge
Witherspoon's option is worth roughly $21.2 million, while Smith-Njigba's comes in around $23.9 million. Both are fully guaranteed for the 2027 season. According to OverTheCap.com, these are the richest option values for any player from the 2023 first-round class to have their options exercised so far. The deadline for teams to lock in these moves was May 1, and the Seahawks didn't wait around. They're making a statement here.
Why These Two Matter So Much
Smith-Njigba, 24, was an absolute monster last season. The kid had 119 receptions for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns, then earned first-team All-Pro honors because he was just that good. During the playoffs, he caught 17 passes for 199 yards and two more TDs across three games. He was a big reason Seattle hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.
Witherspoon, 25, is your shutdown corner and your No. 1 at his position. He earned second-team All-Pro last season in what was a stellar campaign for the young defensive back. Both guys are extension-eligible now that they've completed their third NFL seasons, so expect the Seahawks to get serious about keeping these stars in the Emerald City long term.
The team is clearly all in on building around this core. That's what happens when you've got a Super Bowl champion on your hands. Next season, every Sunday matters more.
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