Seahawks pursue multi-year contract with Devon Witherspoon over $30 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are in negotiations with cornerback Devon Witherspoon for a multi-year contract valued at over $30 million per year. Insiders suggest that Witherspoon's deal could reset the cornerback market, following similar upcoming negotiations for Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzales. Both players share the same agent, creating a potential link between their contract situations. The Seahawks aim to finalize the deal before training camp begins to avoid any contract disputes during the preseason.
- •Seahawks have offered Witherspoon a contract above $30 million annually.
- •Negotiations appear advanced compared to Patriots' Christian Gonzales.
- •Current highest-paid cornerback is Trent McDuffie at $31 million per year.
- •Finalizing the deal before training camp is a priority for Seattle.
- •The situation is evolving rapidly ahead of the upcoming season.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — REPORT: Seahawks offer Devon Witherspoon contract upwards of $30 mil
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