NFL information: Seahawks pay Jaxon Smith-Njigba file cash

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba performed a pivotal function within the Seattle Seahawks ’ Tremendous Bowl-winning run through the 2025 season, and on Monday, he acquired paid for his efforts.

Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension with $120 million assured, in response to a number of reviews. He'll now develop into the highest-paid receiver in NFL historical past with a $42.15 million annual common worth of the contract.

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Seattle Seahawks broad receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs the ball in opposition to the New England Patriots in Tremendous Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Pictures)

The Seahawks chosen Smith-Njigba within the first spherical of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He didn’t flip right into a full-time beginning receiver till the 2024 season, when he earned his first Professional Bowl choice.

Smith-Njigba’s worth to the workforce grew exponentially in 2025. He had 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns with Sam Darnold slinging him the capsule. The receiving yardage whole led the NFL.

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Seattle Seahawks broad receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba through the Tremendous Bowl LX parade on Feb. 11, 2026. (Kevin Ng/Imagn Pictures)

The 2025 season was the primary 12 months he was in a position to compete within the playoffs. In three video games, he had 17 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns. He had 4 catches for 27 yards in Super Bowl LX in opposition to the New England Patriots, however he didn’t actually need to do a lot for the workforce to win.

Smith-Njigba will enter his fourth NFL season with a special offensive coordinator however an analogous roster on offense.

Seattle Seahawks broad receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs for a landing in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams in extra time at Lumen Discipline on Dec. 18, 2025. (Kevin Ng/Imagn Pictures)