One of the main reasons why the Seattle Seahawks offense took its gear to another level this season is because of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He helped Seattle win a Super Bowl and was also the offensive player of the year in the NFL. Smith-Njigba last season caught 119 passes for 1,793 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns, along with averaging 15.1 yards per reception. He was also targeted 163 times.
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Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) interacts with fans during the Super Bowl LX World Champions parade in downtown Seattle. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Because of his major performance last season, Smith Njigba got a massive payday from Seattle. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported, “ESPN Sources: Offensive Player of the Year and Super-Bowl champion Jaxon Smith-Njigba reached agreement with the Seattle Seahawks on a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension that now makes him the highest-paid WR in NFL history. The deal averages $42.15 million per year, and includes over $120 million guaranteed, both setting records for any wide receiver. The deal was confirmed by@WINSportsGroup.”
This is a massive payday for the Seattle star wide receiver. He was a first-round selection (20th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft from the Ohio State Buckeyes. General manager Jon Schneider locks up his star wide receiver for the long-term.
NFL Fans Stunned Over Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Receives Massive Pay Day
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Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) during the Super Bowl LX parade. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
There are a lot of NFL fans who are stunned about the big contract that Smith-Njigba received on Monday. This is what they had to say on Twitter about the Seattle star wide receiver:
Overpaid 🤡 good luck missing the playoffs now that you don’t have money for anyone decent
— Jerry (@Theurgyer) March 23, 2026
This feels like a massive overpay tbh 😅
Yes, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is talented, but making him the highest-paid WR in NFL history this early resets the entire market in a way that could hurt teams long-term. Seattle better be 100% right about this bet.
— LOBISTARS STEP FATHER. (@Exojay01) March 23, 2026
Usually a mistake. Even having a top 10 paid WR is usually a mistake. Seattle probably one-and-done pic.twitter.com/ebhaqEHTmB
— bullTattoo ⓗ (@bullTat2) March 23, 2026
This makes him the highest-paid WR ever… meanwhile some QBs are still capped under $40M. Priorities much? 🤨 pic.twitter.com/vCUgiARyNY
— ClicksAndDrama (@Estherchika24) March 23, 2026
That a Buckeye for ya! We bringing future legends to the league from WR U!
— Chad Jordan (@cjay937) March 23, 2026
He is only 24 years old. Smith-Njigba is already one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. He will be very good for the next several years. Quarterback Sam Darnold will have his top target once again ready to roll for the 2026 NFL season. Smith-Njigba is also proving that Ohio State wide receivers continue to produce in the NFL.
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