Seahawks, Devon Witherspoon in contract extension discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon are engaged in talks for a contract extension as they approach the 2026 NFL season. Witherspoon, who played 720 snaps last season and earned an 89.9 overall PFF defensive grade, aims to secure a deal that reflects his importance to the team. He has recorded 170 solo tackles and two interceptions over three seasons in Seattle. Despite contract discussions, Witherspoon remains focused on training camp and preparing for the season ahead, emphasizing the need for practice to ensure readiness. The Seahawks are under pressure to consider making Witherspoon the highest-paid cornerback in the league, according to local commentators.
- •Discussions are ongoing as both sides look for common ground.
- •Witherspoon recorded an 89.9 defensive grade last season.
- •He has amassed 170 solo tackles and two interceptions in his career.
- •Witherspoon focuses on preparing for the season during contract talks.
- •Analysts suggest he should be the highest-paid cornerback.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Devon Witherspoon: Contract extension or not, I have to be prepared for the season
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon Gets Clear on Contract Situation
"The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon remain in contract extension talks as the two sides look to find common ground on a deal before the 2026 NFL season. Last season with the Seahawks, Witherspoon played 720 total snaps, earning an 89.9 overall PFF defensive grade. Moreover, he recorded one interception, broke up 4 passes in […] The post Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon Gets Clear on Contract Situation appeared first on HEAVY.
"Cornerback Devon Witherspoon has not been able to come to an agreement on a contract extension with the Seahawks, but he hasn't let that impact his training camp participation this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:13 PMDevon Witherspoon: Contract extension or not, I have to be prepared for the season
Cornerback Devon Witherspoon has not been able to come to an agreement on a contract extension with the Seahawks, but he hasn't let that impact his training camp participation this summer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:43 AMSeahawks’ Devon Witherspoon Gets Clear on Contract Situation
The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon remain in contract extension talks as the two sides look to find common ground on a deal before the 2026 NFL season. Last season with the Seahawks, Witherspoon played 720 total snaps, earning an 89.9 overall PFF defensive grade. Moreover, he recorded one interception, broke up 4 passes in […] The post Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon Gets Clear on Contract Situation appeared first on HEAVY.
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