Devon Witherspoon signs four-year extension with Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Devon Witherspoon has signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. This agreement, marking him as the highest-paid cornerback, follows a successful first three seasons in the NFL. During a press conference, Witherspoon stated that the new contract will not alter his approach to the game. His performance has helped solidify his role as a franchise cornerstone alongside teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who also secured a significant contract earlier this year.
- •Witherspoon signs a four-year, $132 million extension with the Seahawks.
- •He becomes the highest-paid player at his position.
- •Witherspoon emphasizes his approach will remain unchanged.
- •He and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have secured major contracts this offseason.
- •The deals signal Seattle's commitment to maintaining a strong roster.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Devon Witherspoon: Nothing's going to change now that I signed contract
"Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon's approach to the game over his first three seasons landed him a big new contract this month.
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