Devon Witherspoon signs record extension with Seattle Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Devon Witherspoon, a former Illinois cornerback, has signed a $132 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. The announcement comes amid the NFL preseason, with the Seahawks recently facing the Dallas Cowboys in a game on August 15, 2026. Witherspoon's new contract is expected to have a significant impact on Seattle's defensive strategy moving forward. The Seahawks are looking to capitalize on his skills to reinforce their defense.
- •Witherspoon signed a $132 million extension with the Seahawks.
- •He becomes the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.
- •The extension was announced during the NFL preseason.
- •The Seahawks recently played a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Witherspoon is a former cornerback from Illinois.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — TCR Daily Brief: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
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