Devon Witherspoon signs record $132 million extension with Seahawks

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Devon Witherspoon signs record $132 million extension with Seahawks
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Devon Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $132 million, with over $101 million guaranteed. The deal makes Witherspoon the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, averaging $33 million per season. After three NFL seasons and three Pro Bowl selections, Witherspoon has been instrumental in Seattle’s defense, including a significant role in their recent Super Bowl victory. His rookie season featured a highlight 97-yard pick-six. The extension secures Witherspoon's place in Seattle for the coming years.

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  • Witherspoon's extension averages $33 million per year.
  • He recorded 249 tackles and 32 passes defended in 43 games.
  • Witherspoon was pivotal in Seattle's Super Bowl LX victory.
  • He was drafted fifth overall by Seattle in 2023.
  • His 2022 senior season included All-American honors.
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