Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks make NFL history with blockbuster deal
Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was still riding high from winning Super Bowl 60, and now he has another reason to celebrate. On Monday, it was announced that Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks have agreed to a record-setting deal. After signing the blockbuster contract, Smith-Njigba becomes the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, surprising Cincinnati Bengals superstar Ja’Marr Chase.
The 2023 first-round pick and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $168. 6M deal . Smith-Njigba gets $120 million in guarantees and a $42.
15 million per year. MORE: 2026 NFL mock draft: Ohio State takeover & only 1 QB ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the news. Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images During the Seahawks’ dominant 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60, Smith-Njigba hauled in four catches for 27 yards. However, during the regular season, Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 catches.
He added 10 touchdown receptions. Along with becoming a Super Bowl champion, Smith-Njigba was named a first-team All-Pro and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Now, with the wide receiver market reset, the price of securing a No.