Biggest WR deal ever
Jaxon Smith‑Njigba just signed a four‑year, $168.8 million contract — the largest ever for an NFL wide receiver. (sports.yahoo.com)
Agreement reports list the extension as reached on March 23, 2026 and show roughly $120 million in guaranteed money with an average annual value of about $42.15 million. (usnews.com)) That AAV eclipses Ja’Marr Chase’s four‑year extension that averaged $40.25 million per season and surpasses the guaranteed‑money mark previously held by Justin Jefferson (about $110 million guaranteed). (spotrac.com)) Smith‑Njigba earned the market reset after a 2025 campaign that led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 catches and 10 TDs, was named the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year, and helped Seattle win Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026 (29-13 over New England). (espn.com)) Contract‑structure reporting shows a reported $35 million signing bonus, a modest cap hit in 2026 (about $10.37 million on Spotrac’s breakdown) and a term that, as filed, ties Smith‑Njigba to the Seahawks through the 2031 season with a 2032 void/free‑agent year. (spotrac.com)) Multiple outlets — including NFL Network and ESPN insiders — first reported the agreement, while the Associated Press noted the deal had been reported before final signatures were filed on March 23, 2026. (nfl.com)) The player’s representation is listed with WME Sports leaders Joel Segal, Ben Renzin and Geoff Garmhausen on the transaction filings cited by contract trackers. (spotrac.com))
