Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has completed three years of his rookie contract, making him eligible for a significant contract extension. He has publicly stated his ambition to secure a deal that would make him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history.
In an interview, Smith-Njigba expressed confidence that a lucrative agreement will be reached at the right time, emphasizing his value to the game and the community. "I think I deserve to be the highest-paid at my position," he said, while acknowledging the business aspects of professional football.
The current benchmark is the four-year, $161 million contract held by Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase, which averages over $40 million annually. Smith-Njigba's new deal would need to surpass that annual value.