Jaxon Smith-Njigba, crucial to the Seattle Seahawks' 2025 Super Bowl win, has signed a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension, including $120 million guaranteed. This deal makes him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, with an annual value of $42.15 million.
Drafted in the first round by the Seahawks in 2023, Smith-Njigba became a full-time starter in 2024, earning his first Pro Bowl selection. In 2025, he had 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns, leading the league in receiving yardage.
During the 2025 playoffs, Smith-Njigba recorded 17 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns. Entering his fourth NFL season, he will play under a new offensive coordinator but with a familiar roster.