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Devon Witherspoon Seattle Seahawks contract negotiations

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon entered the 2026 preseason focused on training camp while engaged in contract extension negotiations with the team. Despite the ongoing discussions, Witherspoon maintained his commitment to preparing for the upcoming season. Negotiations eventually resulted in has signed a historic four-year, $132 million contract extension. The deal, which ~~reportedly involved heated discussions between the Seahawks and Witherspoon’s agent, WinSports Group,~~ includes more than $101 million in ~~guarantees. This agreement~~ guarantees and an average annual value of $33 million, makes Witherspoon the “highest-paid cornerback in NFL ~~history,” providing an average annual value of $33 million.~~ history.” While reports indicated that negotiations between the Seahawks and Witherspoon’s agent, WinSports Group, were heated in the days leading up to the agreement, the extension is intended to secure the player through 2031. The new terms are set to officially begin in the 2028 season. The move aims to establish the team's defensive core and mitigate rising market costs. The 25-year-old, a former fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL ~~Draft,~~ Draft from the University of Illinois, has earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and was a key contributor to the Seahawks’ recent Super Bowl ~~victory.~~ victory under head coach Mike Macdonald. This significant investment follows a similar high-value deal for Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who signed a four-year, $168.8 million contract earlier this year, underscoring the team's commitment to its core young talent.

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