The Seattle Seahawks have officially locked down their superstar. On Monday, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a massive four-year contract extension. This deal is historic because it makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in the history of the NFL.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba agrees to historic $42M per year deal, becomes highest-paid WR

The details of the contract are huge. The extension is worth a total of $168.6 million. This means JSN will earn an average of $42.15 million per year, passing the previous record held by stars like Ja’Marr Chase.Even more impressive is the guaranteed money. The deal includes over $120 million in guarantees, which ensures JSN gets paid even if he gets injured. By signing this deal, the Seahawks have made sure that their best offensive player will stay with the team through the 2031 season.JSN earned this record-breaking contract by having one of the best seasons a wide receiver has ever had. In 2025, he was the engine of the Seahawks’ offense. Here are a few things he achieved last year:

Before this new deal, JSN was playing on his rookie contract and making about $3.6 million per year. His new salary of $42.15 million per year is a massive jump, showing just how much the team values him.By signing JSN now, the Seahawks are building their future around him. The team had already picked up his “fifth-year option” for 2027, but they wanted to give him a long-term deal immediately to keep him happy and settled.The move also helps the team plan for the future. In the NFL, the price for great players goes up every year. By setting the market now, Seattle avoids having to pay even more later if other wide receivers sign bigger deals first. This contract also sets a high bar for upcoming free agents, signaling that top-tier talent now commands quarterback-level money. For Seahawks fans, this news is the perfect way to start the week, ensuring their Super Bowl-winning hero isn’t going anywhere for a long time. With JSN locked in, Seattle remains a powerhouse in the NFC for years to come.