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Seahawks Exercise Fifth-Year Options for Smith-Njigba, Witherspoon

3/21/2026

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The Seattle Seahawks exercised the fifth-year options for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, extending their contracts through the next two seasons.
Devon Witherspoon's option is valued at approximately $21.2 million, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba's is around $23.9 million.
They are the first players from the 2023 draft to have their options exercised.
Both players significantly contributed to the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory last season.

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The Seattle Seahawks exercised the fifth-year options for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, extending their contracts through the next two seasons.
Devon Witherspoon's option is valued at approximately $21.2 million, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba's is around $23.9 million.
They are the first players from the 2023 draft to have their options exercised.
Both players significantly contributed to the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory last season.