Seahawks to make $168m Jaxon Smith-Njigba highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history

• First-team All Pro expected to get $120m guaranteed

• PLayer was NFL Offensive Player of the Year for 2025

Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently said he expects to become the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. He got his wish with a four-year, $168.6m contract extension that includes $120m guaranteed, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Smith-Njigba’s $42.15m annual salary surpasses Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase, who averages $40.25m a season on his four-year, $161m deal.