Seahawks, Top Defender ‘Not Close’ on New Deal Despite Team’s Latest Offer
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks and their top cornerback, Devon Witherspoon, have not yet agreed on a new contract. The team made an offer, but it was turned down, and negotiations are ongoing with two years left on Witherspoon’s current deal.Key Facts
- Devon Witherspoon joined the Seahawks in 2023 and quickly became one of the best defenders in the NFL.
- He has been selected for the Pro Bowl three times, named All-Pro once, and won a Super Bowl.
- Witherspoon is expected to seek a contract worth around $90 to $100 million over three to four years, similar to contracts of other top NFL cornerbacks.
- The Seahawks have made an initial contract offer, but Witherspoon rejected it.
- The disagreement mainly centers on how much money the Seahawks want to pay him per year.
- Witherspoon has two years left on his rookie contract before this new deal.
- Experts estimate his market value to be about $27.4 million per year, which would make him the fourth-highest paid cornerback in the NFL.
- According to player performance data, Witherspoon is very good but may not yet be considered among the absolute elite cornerbacks.
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