Seahawks sign Devon Witherspoon to record $132 million extension

Seahawks sign Devon Witherspoon to record $132 million extension

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According to Field Gulls, the Seattle Seahawks signed Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million extension that will keep him under contract through 2031. Earlier reports from NBC Sports noted that the deal includes more than $101 million in guarantees, and The New York Times highlighted that the contract makes Witherspoon the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The extension follows the Seahawks' recent strategy of locking up recent first-round picks, reinforcing the team's defensive backfield for the coming years.

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Seahawks lock up Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon with four-year $132 million extension
Seahawks lock up Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon with four-year $132 million extension

Field Gulls • 16 Aug 14:26

Seattle signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year extension worth $132 million, keeping him under contract through the 2031 season.

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August 15, 2026
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Seahawks lock up cornerback Devon Witherspoon with record $132 million extension
Seahawks lock up cornerback Devon Witherspoon with record $132 million extension

Bleacher Report • 15 Aug 22:10

Seattle signed Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million deal that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, featuring over $101 million in guarantees.

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Seahawks sign cornerback Devon Witherspoon to four-year, $132 million extension
Seahawks sign cornerback Devon Witherspoon to four-year, $132 million extension

The Seattle Times • 15 Aug 20:43

Seattle awarded Devon Witherspoon a four-year, $132 million contract, making him the league’s highest-paid cornerback, after his strong play helped the team reach a second straight Super Bowl.

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Seattle Seahawks sign cornerback Devon Witherspoon to six-year extension
Seattle Seahawks sign cornerback Devon Witherspoon to six-year extension

NBC Sports • 15 Aug 18:32

Seattle cornerback Devon Witherspoon agreed to a six-year contract worth about $158 million, with $101 million guaranteed at signing.

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Seahawks sign cornerback Devon Witherspoon to $132 million extension
Seahawks sign cornerback Devon Witherspoon to $132 million extension

The New York Times • 15 Aug 16:40

Seattle gave Witherspoon a four-year, $132 million contract, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, while also extending other recent first-round picks.

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Seahawks lock up cornerback Devon Witherspoon with four-year, $132 million extension
Seahawks lock up cornerback Devon Witherspoon with four-year, $132 million extension

NBC Sports • 15 Aug 16:09

Seattle signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year contract worth $132 million, including $101 million guaranteed, making him the league's highest-paid player at his position.

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Seahawks sign Devon Witherspoon to four-year, $132 million extension, making him highest-paid cornerback
Seahawks sign Devon Witherspoon to four-year, $132 million extension, making him highest-paid cornerback

sports.yahoo.com • 15 Aug 15:37

Seattle gave Devon Witherspoon a four-year, $132 million contract with over $101 million guaranteed, setting a new record for average annual value at the cornerback position.

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