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Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Projected to Make a Big Leap This Summer

Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Projected to Make a Big Leap This Summer

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks extended wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s contract for four years, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. Smith-Njigba led the NFL in receiving yards in 2025 and is projected to be ranked among the top 20 players this summer.

Key Facts

  • The Seahawks won the Super Bowl in the 2026 season.
  • Due to salary limits, the Seahawks could not keep some players like Kenneth Walker III.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension in March 2026.
  • He will remain with the Seahawks through the 2031 season.
  • Smith-Njigba led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards in 2025.
  • He is expected to appear in the NFL’s top 100 players list for the first time, ranked in the top 20.
  • Smith-Njigba is widely seen as the best wide receiver in the league (WR1).
  • He has strong chemistry with Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
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