The Seattle Seahawks and star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba have reached an agreement on a massive four-year, $168.6 million contract extension, according to his representation at Win Sports Group and reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal officially makes Smith-Njigba the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
The contract features $120 million in total guarantees, a record-breaking figure for the position. The agreement comes as the Seahawks move to secure their offensive core for the long term. Smith-Njigba now sits atop the league's salary hierarchy for pass-catchers, surpassing previous benchmarks set by other elite receivers across the league.
The Win Sports Group confirmed the details of the agreement on Monday, marking a historic moment for the franchise and the player. The deal averages $42.15 million per year over the four-year term of the extension, cementing his status as the cornerstone of the Seattle aerial attack.
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