A current report shared that the Seattle Seahawks “are unlikely to make use of their franchise tag” on working again and Tremendous Bowl LX Most Invaluable Participant Kenneth Walker III this winter.
In the meantime, star Seahawks huge receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is eligible for a contract extension following the most effective season to this point of his younger profession. Throughout a current look on Dallas tv station WFAA, Smith-Njigba despatched fairly a message to the reigning Tremendous Bowl champions.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has an enormous objective for signing contract extension
“I am actually not too pressed proper now to get it accomplished,” Smith-Njigba stated about placing pen to paper on an anticipated extension, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “I do know my time is coming, and after we get it accomplished, it will be an excellent deal. God’s timing is ideal timing, so each time which will come, we’ll be prepared for it. I imagine I should be the best paid in my place. Simply what I give to the sport and the group, I give it my all, and I feel that is value much more.”
ESPN stats present that Smith-Njigba ended the common season ranked first within the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards, fourth with 119 receptions and tied for sixth with 10 receiving touchdowns en path to successful Offensive Participant of the 12 months Award honors. He then caught 10 passes for 153 yards and a landing in Seattle’s win over the Los Angeles Rams within the NFC title sport.
In line with Spotrac, Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals is at present the league’s highest-paid receiver through a deal that pays him an annual common wage of $40.25M. Whereas Smith-Njigba seemingly needs to raised Chase’s deal, it additionally sounds just like the 24-year-old is keen to maintain calling Seattle residence for the foreseeable future.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba “would play this sport without cost,” however…
“I might play this sport without cost,” Smith-Njigba added through the interview. “I like this sport a lot. However you do not have to, and I am studying to be a great businessman, and we want that test on the finish of the day.”
Henderson talked about that “the Seahawks plan to work out new offers this offseason for Smith-Njigba and Professional Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon.” Seattle can train a fifth-year choice for 2027 on the contracts for each gamers by Could 1.
