Seahawks Just Made a Massive Move on One of Their Best Defensive Anchors
The Seahawks aren't messing around this offseason. On Friday, the team exercised Devon Witherspoon's fifth-year option for 2027, locking in one of the brightest young defensive stars in the entire league. With that option locked in, Witherspoon is set to earn $21.1 million in 2027. This is the kind of move that says everything about how much Mike Macdonald and the front office believe in this guy's future.
Pro Bowl Caliber Every Single Year
Here's the thing about Witherspoon: he's been elite since day one. Drafted fifth overall back in 2023, the guy has been named to the Pro Bowl in all three of his seasons in the NFL. Not just once. Not twice. All three years. Last season alone, he earned second-team All-Pro honors, which tells you exactly where scouts and coaches around the league rank him. This isn't some up and comer anymore. This is a proven commodity.
Numbers Don't Lie
Last year, Witherspoon appeared in 12 games and started all of them. He racked up 72 tackles with 48 solo stops, added 0.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, one interception, and a fumble recovery. In a secondary that took some serious hits this offseason, Witherspoon has been the rock you build around. Getting him locked in long term means the Seahawks know exactly what they have in their shutdown corner for years to come. With $21.1 million tied up in 2027, the team is saying loud and clear: this is our guy, and we're building the defense around him.
The Seahawks have made some major roster changes heading into the season, but keeping Witherspoon in the fold for the foreseeable future shows where the priorities are. Lock down that defense, and you've got a shot in the playoff race.
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