Witherspoon Signs Record Seahawks Extension

Devon Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $132 million extension with over $101 million guaranteed, averaging $33 million per year, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback. The three-time Pro Bowler has quickly become a cornerstone of Seattle’s defense, recording 249 tackles, 32 passes defended, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions in 43 games, and helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl LX. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised Witherspoon as a foundational leader and said locking him in long term was essential for ongoing team-building. The deal follows Seattle’s exercise of a fifth-year option and comes as part of a broader market push for elite defensive backs. The move signals a market shift that could influence negotiations for other top corners, including Christian Gonzalez. Witherspoon, a 2023 top-5 pick from Illinois, has quickly risen among the league’s elite defenders, stabilizing Seattle’s defense for years to come.