Seahawks Make Devon Witherspoon Highest-Paid Cornerback in NFL History With $132M Deal
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year, $132 million contract extension with cornerback Devon Witherspoon, making him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. Announced on Saturday, the agreement includes more than $101 million in guaranteed money and averages $33 million per season. The deal surpasses previous top marks held by Denzel Ward and Trent McDuffie, resetting the market value for elite cornerbacks across the league. Witherspoon, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his three professional seasons and played a pivotal role in Seattle's Super Bowl LX victory. The negotiation follows the Seahawks' extension of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba earlier in the year, solidifying young foundational talent. League insiders note the baseline figures will immediately impact ongoing contract talks for other top cornerbacks sharing representation, such as New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
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ESPN reported agreement on a four-year, $132 million contract extension on August 15, 2026. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/seahawks-devon-witherspoon-highest-paid-cb-extension
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