Seattle Seahawks sign cornerback Devon Witherspoon to six-year extension

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon signed a six-year extension on Saturday that includes a $26 million signing bonus and a total payout of roughly $158.3 million. The deal features fully guaranteed base salaries of $1.145 million in 2026 and $3.061 million in 2027, with escalating salaries and bonuses through the 2031 season. Guaranteed compensation includes $101.3 million at signing, covering base salaries, workout bonuses, and per-game roster bonuses that become vested after the 2028 and 2029 Super Bowls. The contract averages $33 million per year for the final four years, with the highest base salary of $28.6 million slated for 2031.

"The first two years are fully guaranteed at signing, totaling $59.255 million," a source familiar with the terms said.

The agreement also contains multiple offseason workout bonuses of $250,000 each year and per-game active roster bonuses of $850,000, many of which are contingent on being earned and become fully guaranteed after specific waiver periods.