Summary
The Seattle Seahawks recently signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record-breaking contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Despite this, they have decided not to extend Sam Darnold's contract until next year, sticking with their policy of not renegotiating deals with more than one season remaining.
Key Facts
- The Seattle Seahawks signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record-breaking extension.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba is now the highest-paid non-quarterback player in NFL history.
- Devon Witherspoon is expected to receive a significant contract extension soon.
- Sam Darnold will not receive a contract extension this offseason.
- Sam Darnold’s current deal is a three-year, $100.5 million contract, with an average of $33.5 million per year.
- The Seahawks have a policy of not extending contracts with more than one season left.
- This approach is a long-standing practice under General Manager John Schneider.
- John Schneider has previously built two Super Bowl-winning rosters following this strategy.
