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Seahawks' Smith-Njigba, Witherspoon Could See $76 Million in Contracts
ESPN's Bill Barnwell projects that Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon's new contracts could reach a combined $76 million per year. Smith-Njigba is coming off an All-Pro season with 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 60 against the New England Patriots. According to ESPN's Bill Barnwell, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon's looming contracts could reach a combined $76 million per year. Barnwell estimates the players' new deals could each be in the range of almost $40 million annually. This figure reflects the projected annual value, not the total contract worth. Smith-Njigba is seeking top-market money after his All-Pro season. He recorded 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns off 119 receptions.
Key Facts
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon may see new contracts.
- ESPN's Bill Barnwell predicts the combined value of the contracts at $76 million annually.
- Each player's new deal could reach almost $40 million per year, according to projections.
- The $76 million figure is the estimated annual value, not the total contract amount.
- Smith-Njigba is coming off an All-Pro season with 1,793 receiving yards.
- Smith-Njigba recorded 10 touchdowns on 119 receptions.
- Cornerback contracts are not as high as wide receiver contracts.
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- Sporting News — Seahawks get $76 million contract prediction on Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon