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Seahawks Exercise Fifth-Year Options for Key Players
Reigning Super Bowl champions lock in WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and CB Devon Witherspoon for 2027 season.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:19pm
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The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced that they have exercised the fifth-year options on wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, keeping the two key contributors under contract through the 2027 season.
Why it matters
Exercising the fifth-year options on Smith-Njigba and Witherspoon signals the Seahawks' commitment to maintaining their championship-caliber roster. Both players have been integral parts of the team's success in recent years.
The details
Smith-Njigba and Witherspoon were both high draft picks for the Seahawks in recent years. Smith-Njigba, a wide receiver, was selected in the first round in 2024, while Witherspoon, a cornerback, was a second-round pick in 2023. Both players have become starters and key contributors to the Seahawks' offense and defense, respectively.
- The Seahawks officially announced the fifth-year option decisions on March 21, 2026.
The players
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
A wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Devon Witherspoon
A cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
The takeaway
The Seahawks' decision to exercise the fifth-year options on Smith-Njigba and Witherspoon demonstrates the team's commitment to maintaining continuity and building around their young core of talented players as they look to defend their Super Bowl title in the coming seasons.
