Seahawks and Devon Witherspoon continue contract talks with no progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are negotiating a long-term contract extension with cornerback Devon Witherspoon as the NFL season approaches. While the team aims to make Witherspoon the highest-paid cornerback, notable progress in negotiations has yet to occur. Witherspoon, a Pro Bowler and key player in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory, seeks a deal structured favorably for himself. Both Witherspoon and fellow cornerback Christian Gonzalez, represented by the same agent, complicate these negotiations as they both push for high-value deals. Despite the lack of immediate progress, discussions are expected to continue up until the start of the season.
- •Seahawks negotiating with Devon Witherspoon for a contract extension.
- •Witherspoon aims to be the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
- •Contract talks have not reached significant progress as Week 1 nears.
- •Witherspoon helped Seahawks win Super Bowl LX earlier this year.
- •Ongoing negotiations are complicated by Christian Gonzalez's situation.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Insider Reveals Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon Update After Call Out on ‘Hard Knocks’
"The Seattle Seahawks are continuing to work towards a contract extension with Devon Witherspoon, but progress has been hard to come by. The post Insider Reveals Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon Update After Call Out on ‘Hard Knocks’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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