Seahawks Secure Super Bowl Core

On March 21st, the Seattle Seahawks are building on their Super Bowl win by securing the future of two standout players.

They picked up the 5th-year options for corner-back Devon Witherspoon and wider receiver Jackson-Smith in Jigba this week.

This move keeps both under team control through next season and sets the stage for big long-term extensions.

With about $38 million in cap space heading into the offseason, the front-office under-general manager John Schneider took a measured nider.

They resigned a few key free agents but let others like running back Kenneth Walker III and Edge Russia's Walk.

No splashy bits for outside stars either, prioritizing homegrown talent instead.

Fans and analysts see this as smart planning after last season's dominance.

Smith and Jigba exploded for 1,793 receiving yards, 119 catches and 10 touchdowns, earning all pro.

Honors and offensive player of the year. Witherspoon locked down receivers as the top-rated corner per pro football focus with elite grades and coverage, pass rush and run defense.

Now, negotiations could reset markets at wide receiver and cornerback.

Smith and Jigba might top $40 million a year, while witherspoon eyes over 31 million annually.

The team expects to free up even more cap room with these deals, covering draft picks and potential ads.

The strategy keeps the core intact for another title run, showing how champions think ahead without overhauling a winning formula.