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Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon may reset market with 2026 extension

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 8:48 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon may reset market with 2026 extension

Summary

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon could set a new benchmark for cornerback contracts with his upcoming extension in 2026. Named a second-team All-Pro in 2025, Witherspoon is anticipated to leverage his status and the significant demand for top talent at his position. This potential follows Los Angeles Rams CB Trent McDuffie's record four-year, $124 million deal, which has positioned him as the current highest-paid cornerback. Witherspoon's performance and accolades place him in a strong negotiating position ahead of his next contract.

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By the Numbers

•Devon Witherspoon named second-team All-Pro in 2025.
•Witherspoon's extension negotiations expected in 2026.
•Trent McDuffie's four-year, $124 million deal is current benchmark.
•Witherspoon's status as a Super Bowl champion enhances his market value.
•Negotiations will highlight demand for elite cornerback talent.

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8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon could set market with extension in 2026

What they're saying

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Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon was named by Bleacher Report as a player that has the potential to reset the market at his position in 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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