Seahawks Sign Jaxon Smith-Njigba to Record-Breaking Deal

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The Seattle Seahawks just made a huge move for their offense, signing wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba to a four-year contract extension, worth $1.168.6 million. That includes $120 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL. Smith and Jigba became eligible for this deal right after his third season, and the team wasted no time locking him in. His rookie year was solid, but he exploded in year two, with sharp route running and big plays after the catch. Fans and analysts see this as a bold bet on the young core, prioritizing offensive firepower over waiting out the market. It shows Seattle's commitment to building around versatile weapons who can line up anywhere. Seaguide, this deal resets the bar for top receivers, and it could push talks for guys like Puka Nakua with the Rams even higher. Agents are already citing it as the new standard.

1:02With this cornerstone secured, eyes turn to the defense, where players like Devon Witherspoon might be next in line to get extended, strengthening the Seahawks for the long haul.