By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Published: 10:40 EDT, 23 March 2026 | Updated: 10:40 EDT, 23 March 2026
Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba has reportedly signed a historic $170 million contract extension with the team - making him the highest-paid wide receiver of all time.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Smith-Njigba, who played an integral part in the Seahawks' Super Bowl win last season, will earn $42.15m per year from his new deal, which includes over $120m guaranteed.
The 24-year-old was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year after registering 119 catches for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on Seattle's way to glory.
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