Seahawks Ink 3-Time Pro Bowl CB Devon Witherspoon to Record-Setting Deal
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon have agreed on a new four-year contract worth $132 million, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Witherspoon has been a key player on the Seahawks' strong defense, earning Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three seasons.Key Facts
- Devon Witherspoon signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
- The deal includes over $101 million in guaranteed money.
- Witherspoon will earn an average of $33 million per year, the most for any cornerback in the NFL.
- He was selected fifth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft from Illinois.
- Witherspoon has made the Pro Bowl three times and earned second-team All-Pro honors last season.
- Last season, he had 72 tackles, including 48 solo, and made seven pass breakups.
- His overall player grade from Pro Football Focus was 89.9, the highest among NFL cornerbacks.
- His contract talks were delayed due to other NFL contract negotiations but concluded before the Seahawks’ preseason opener.
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