Seahawks prepare contract extension talks for Devon Witherspoon over weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are negotiating a potential contract extension with cornerback Devon Witherspoon as training camp begins. Witherspoon, a Pro Bowl player and the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is looking to become the highest paid cornerback in the league. A significant roster bonus is set to become guaranteed on Monday, creating urgency for the Seahawks to finalize an extension before then. Completing the deal this weekend could help the team manage cap charges more effectively. The financial implications of the extension could restructure Witherspoon’s contract and reduce the team's cash obligations for 2026.
- •Devon Witherspoon reports to Seahawks training camp Friday.
- •Current contract includes a $3,949,702 roster bonus due Monday.
- •Negotiations aim to extend Witherspoon's deal for a larger payday.
- •Finalizing the extension could ease 2026 salary cap hits.
- •Witherspoon has been a Pro Bowl player in all three NFL seasons.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Monday is a notable date for a Devon Witherspoon contract extension
"As the Seahawks report for training camp Friday, there’s added incentive for the team to extend Witherspoon over the weekend.
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