Seahawks make Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid WR in NFL: Which wideouts follow him?

Jaxson Smith-Njigba became the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history after agreeing to a four-year contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, as reported by Adam Schefter. Right behind him in earnings is Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Smith-Njigba will now earn $42.15M per year (over $120 million guaranteed), followed by Chase at $40.25M. The list continues with Justin Jefferson at $35M, CeeDee Lamb at $34M, DK Metcalf at $33M, and Garrett Wilson at $32.5M.

The current Super Bowl–winning team has locked in one of its top stars for several more years, committing $168.6 million. There’s no doubt that chasing a second consecutive ring has become the main goal in Seattle.

Smith-Njigba’s numbers from last season

Jaxon Smith-Njigba put together a truly historic performance during the 2025 season, establishing himself as one of the premier targets in the league. He hauled in an impressive 119 receptions for a total of 1,793 yards, maintaining a strong average of 15.1 yards per catch.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks.

Furthermore, his ability to find the end zone was on full display as he recorded 10 touchdowns throughout the campaign. Additionally, he was one of the key pillars alongside Kenneth Walker III in Super Bowl LX, where they defeated the New England Patriots.

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Seahawks’ WR Room

With Jaxson Smith-Njigba confirmed to stay in Seattle, it looks like Sam Darnold will once again have an intriguing receiving corps for the upcoming season. Here are the players who make it up:

• Jaxson-Smith Njigba
• Cooper Kupp
• Rashid Shaheed
• Jake Bobo
• Tory Horton
• Ricky White III
• Tyrone Broden
• Cody White
• Montorie Foster Jr.

The impact of this move on the NFL

The staggering figures being discussed in the league today could set a precedent. The deal between Jaxson Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks opens the door for other players to pursue the same—or even higher—numbers.

According to Adam Schefter via X, another major NFC West team could be in the headlines soon. Puka Nacua is entering the final year of his deal in 2026, and the Los Angeles Rams will likely move quickly to secure an extension with the WR.