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Categories: SPORTS

Jaxon Smith‑Njigba NFL contract and accolades

Entities: Seattle Seahawks · Ohio State University · Madden NFL 27 · Jaxon Smith‑Njigba · EA Sports

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, Jaxon Smith‑Njigba was selected by an Associated Press panel as the NFL’s top wide receiver entering the season and secured a four‑year, $168.6 million extension, the largest deal ever for a wideout. The contract, averaging $42.15 million annually with over $120 million guaranteed, followed a season in which he helped Seattle win its second Super Bowl.

Within weeks, the Seahawks star’s high‑profile contract and 2025 performance – 119 receptions, 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns – earned him a 99 overall rating in Madden NFL 27, placing him in the game’s “99 Club.” TIME later listed him among its 100 most influential people in sports, underscoring the rapid accumulation of both on‑field and cultural recognitions tied to his record deal.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jaxon Smith‑Njigba Enters Madden NFL 27 99 Club After Record Contract

    Seattle’s Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, now the NFL’s highest‑paid WR, earned a 99 rating in Madden NFL 27 after a record $168.6 M contract and a league‑leading 2025 season.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Jaxon Smith‑Njigba named AP’s top wide receiver for 2026 season

    Jaxon Smith‑Njigba was voted AP’s top NFL wide receiver for 2026, after winning Offensive Player of the Year and signing a $168.6 million contract.

Sources

elevenwarriors.com · mymotherlode.com · rotoballer.com · si.com · srnnews.com · triblive.com · winnipegfreepress.com