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Seahawks Cornerback Rewrites Contract History
15 Aug
Summary
- Devon Witherspoon inked a four-year, $132 million extension.
- Deal makes him highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
- He earned Pro Bowl honors in all three seasons played.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon has signed a four-year contract extension valued at $132 million, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. This significant deal, reported on August 15, 2026, secures his future with the team through 2030. Witherspoon, drafted fifth overall in 2023, has quickly become a cornerstone player for the Seahawks.
His performance has been stellar, earning Pro Bowl selections in all three of his seasons and a second-team All-Pro nod in 2025. Despite a modest interception total, his impact is evident in his 32 pass breakups, 16 tackles for loss, and consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. He was also recognized as one of the franchise's 50 greatest players ahead of the 2025 season.
Coach Mike Macdonald highlighted Witherspoon's dual role as an emotional leader and a key defensive communicator. The Seahawks have now extended three first-round picks from the 2022 and 2023 drafts, a significant shift in their long-term player strategy.
