Seahawks GM John Schneider secures key player extensions this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider has executed several significant player extensions during the offseason leading up to the 2026 NFL season. Noteworthy deals include Jaxon Smith-Njigba's historic four-year, $168.6 million contract and Devon Witherspoon's four-year extension worth $132 million. Schneider's strategy appears focused on maintaining a competitive roster by locking up core players, including pass rusher Derick Hall and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on multi-year deals. Other key extensions include starting tackles Charles Cross and Abe Lucas, ensuring the team's strength on the offensive line. Schneider aims to position the Seahawks for another championship run after winning Super Bowl LX earlier this year.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba signs historic four-year extension worth $168.6 million
- •Devon Witherspoon also lands a four-year, $132 million deal
- •Seahawks secure key players like Derick Hall and Rashid Shaheed
- •Charles Cross and Abe Lucas receive multi-year extensions
- •Schneider aims for another championship after recent Super Bowl victory
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks GM John Schneider has had a masterful offseason
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