AP says Seattle and Devon Witherspoon agreed to a four-year, $132 million extension.
Why it matters: If completed, the deal would reset the market for cornerbacks and lock in a young starter Seattle drafted No. 5 overall in 2023. It also shows the cost of keeping top defensive talent in-house as teams weigh long-term cap commitments.
- AP reported the extension is worth four years and $132 million, with $101 million guaranteed.
- If finalized, the deal would make Witherspoon the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
- Seattle drafted Witherspoon No. 5 overall in 2023 and exercised his fifth-year option in March 2026.
- AP said Witherspoon has made three Pro Bowls and earned second-team All-Pro honors.
The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon agreed to a four-year, $132 million contract extension with $101 million guaranteed, according to an AP report citing a person with knowledge of the deal.
The agreement was not yet finalized at publication. If completed, it would set a new high for cornerbacks and add another major long-term commitment to Seattle's roster.
Seattle selected Witherspoon No. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, according to the team's roster bio on Seahawks.com. The team also said in a March statement that it exercised his fifth-year option on March 20, 2026.
AP reported that Witherspoon has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his three NFL seasons and earned second-team All-Pro honors. It also said he has compiled 249 tackles, 32 passes defended, 16 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions in 43 regular-season games.
By the numbers
- 4 years - Length of the reported extension
- $132 million - Total value of the reported deal
- $101 million - Guaranteed money in the reported contract
Yes, but: The agreement was reported but not yet finalized at publication.
What's next: The Seahawks would need to finalize the contract before any official announcement.