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Jaxon Smith-Njigba is reaping the rewards of a stellar season with a lucrative new contract.
The Seattle Seahawks’ standout receiver and the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year has agreed to a four-year extension worth $168.8 million, as reported by ESPN. This deal elevates him to the status of the highest-paid receiver in NFL history.
Smith-Njigba’s new contract will provide him an average annual salary of $42.15 million, with a substantial $120 million guaranteed.
Now in his third season, Smith-Njigba has emerged as one of the NFL’s most formidable offensive threats. He topped the league charts with 1,793 receiving yards from 119 receptions, scoring 10 touchdowns during the regular season. His impressive performance continued into the playoffs, where he added 199 more yards, playing a pivotal role in leading the Seahawks to their second Super Bowl appearance in February.
This breakthrough season didn’t come as a surprise to those who’ve followed his career closely. Drafted 20th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Smith-Njigba displayed his potential early on. He wrapped up his rookie year with 628 receiving yards, then made significant strides in 2024, amassing 1,130 yards.
He became the Seahawks’ top receiver after they traded DK Metcalf to the Steelers before the 2025 season.
Monday’s deal comes after comments Smith-Njigba made after the Super Bowl that he should be the NFL’s highest-paid receiver.
“I believe I deserve to be the highest-paid in my position,” Smith-Njigba told WFAA in his hometown of Dallas.
“Just what I give to the game and the community, I give it my all. And I think that’s worth a lot more.”
Now, that’s become a reality.