The Seattle Seahawks are making an NFL splash by signing their star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record contract. It is the reward for an outstanding season.

Payday for the best offensive player of the past NFL season: wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba receives a contract extension from the Seattle Seahawks that sets new standards at his position.

As reported by “ESPN”, “JSN” signs a four-year contract worth a total of 168.6 million dollars with the reigning Super Bowl winners. Both the average annual salary of 42.15 million dollars and the guaranteed sum of 120 million euros are an NFL record for wide receivers.

This is the 24-year-old’s reward for an outstanding 2025 season. Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 receiving yards and was subsequently named first-team All-Pro and even Offensive Player of the Year. With the Seahawks, he finally won the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots as the crowning glory.

NFL: Smith-Njigba turns up the heat after Metcalf’s departure

After two years in the shadow of D.K. Metcalf, Smith-Njigba really turned up the heat after the longtime Seahawks star’s departure. He formed an outstanding combo with quarterback Sam Darnold and was used significantly more often as an outside receiver under offensive coordinator.

Smith-Njigba was drafted 20th overall by Seattle in the first round in 2023. Cornerback Devon Whiterspoon from the same draft should not have to wait much longer for a contract extension.