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Devon Witherspoon Signs Seahawks Contract Extension

8/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Devon Witherspoon signed a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
He attended every voluntary offseason program and training camp session while his deal was pending.
Coach Mike Macdonald called Witherspoon a player, teammate and leader, saying he is a force multiplier who brings infectious energy to the league’s top defense.
Linebacker Ernest Jones IV said Witherspoon is his favorite player and a ‘walking Hall of Famer.’

History

Historical Context

The only NFL team to finish a season unbeaten and untied was Don Shula’s 1972 Miami Dolphins, who went 14-0 in the regular season and 17-0 overall, winning Super Bowl VII. Seattle’s extension of cornerback Devon Witherspoon echoes that legacy, as the Seahawks aim to build a defense capable of sustained dominance similar to Shula’s blueprint.

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Story summary

Devon Witherspoon signed a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
He attended every voluntary offseason program and training camp session while his deal was pending.
Coach Mike Macdonald called Witherspoon a player, teammate and leader, saying he is a force multiplier who brings infectious energy to the league’s top defense.
Linebacker Ernest Jones IV said Witherspoon is his favorite player and a ‘walking Hall of Famer.’

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