Devon Witherspoon signs $132 million extension with Seahawks

Devon Witherspoon has signed a four-year contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL at $33 million per year. The contract guarantees $101 million, including $56 million over the next two years, keeping him with the Seahawks until at least the end of the 2031 season. Witherspoon expressed gratitude while acknowledging the team's role in his success, indicating he is focused on building with his teammates. Seahawks general manager John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald praised Witherspoon as an exceptional leader and competitor. Negotiations for contracts in the NFL have been influenced by recent deals, including Denzel Ward's re-signing with Cleveland.

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