SEATTLE — Jaxon Smith-Njigba mentioned he is not overly involved about getting a brand new take care of the Tremendous Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks. However when he does, the 2025 AP Offensive Participant of the Yr believes he must be the league’s highest-paid vast receiver.
That will imply an extension price greater than $40 million in new-money common.
“I am actually not too pressed proper now to get it performed,” Smith-Njigba mentioned in a current interview with WFAA in his hometown of Dallas. “I do know my time is coming, and once we get it performed, it should be an excellent deal. God’s timing is ideal timing, so every time which will come, we’ll be prepared for it. I consider I should be the very best paid in my place. Simply what I give to the sport and the neighborhood, I give it my all, and I feel that is price much more.”
The Seahawks plan to work out new offers this offseason for Smith-Njigba and Professional Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who have been each first-round picks in 2023. Seattle can train a fifth-year choice on each contracts by Could 1.
Smith-Njigba turns into extension-eligible after the most effective season of his profession. He set a franchise file and led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards regardless of Seattle operating the ball on the league’s highest price. Smith-Njigba scored 10 touchdowns and made his second straight Professional Bowl earlier than totaling 199 yards and two touchdowns in three playoff video games to assist the Seahawks declare their second Lombardi Trophy.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase grew to become the league’s highest-paid receiver by way of annual common at $40.25 million when he signed a four-year, $161 million extension final March. The Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson ranks second at $35 million per yr.
Not counting a possible choice yr in 2027, Smith-Njigba has one season remaining on his four-year, $14.4 million rookie contract.
“I’d play this recreation without spending a dime,” Smith-Njigba mentioned. “I really like this recreation a lot. However you do not have to, and I am studying to be an excellent businessman, and we want that test on the finish of the day.”
