Jaxon Smith-Njigba Becomes NFL’s Top-Paid WR with Seahawks Extension
The Seattle Seahawks reached agreement on a major contract extension with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The four-year deal pays up to $168.6 million and makes him the NFL’s top-paid receiver by several measures.
Contract terms and guarantees
Smith-Njigba’s new contract runs four years. The total value is $168.6 million.
The average annual value is $42.15 million. Guaranteed money totals $120 million.
How the deal ranks among receivers
The extension pushes Smith-Njigba ahead of previous leaders in pay. It resets the market for young wideouts.
| Category | Smith-Njigba | Previous leader |
|---|---|---|
| Average annual value (AAV) | $42.15M | Ja’Marr Chase — $40.25M |
| Total contract value | $168.6M | Ja’Marr Chase — $161M |
| Notable guaranteed money | $120M | Justin Jefferson — previously highest guaranteed |
Performance that earned the extension
Smith-Njigba was a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He is 24 years old.
In 2025, he broke out during Seattle’s Super Bowl season. He led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards.
He recorded 119 catches and 10 touchdowns in the regular season. The totals earned him Offensive Player of the Year.
He also received first-team All-Pro honors. His role expanded after DK Metcalf was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Team strategy and wider implications
Seattle exercised Smith-Njigba’s fifth-year option for 2027 before finalizing the extension. That option kept leverage for both sides.
With Smith-Njigba locked in, Seattle can prioritize extending cornerback Devon Witherspoon. The Seahawks now have more roster clarity.
Market ripple effects
This Seahawks extension could influence deals for other young receivers. Names mentioned include Puka Nacua, Drake London, and George Pickens.
Teams will watch how guaranteed money and AAV shift. The market for rising wide receivers could change quickly.
Filmogaz.com will update this story as more contract specifics become available.
