Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets $168 million contract after helping Seahawks win Super Bowl
By Noah Nussbaum
Published on March 23, 2026.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seahawks' star receiver, has received a four-year extension worth $168.8 million, making him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history. The extension includes $120 million in guaranteed money. Smith-naked led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 catches and helped lead the Seahawks to their second Super Bowl in franchise history. This comes after he publicly stated his desire to be the highest paid receiver in his position.
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