Seattle Seahawks strike historic $170m monster deal for star man from Super Bowl triumph

Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba has reportedly signed a historic $170 million contract extension with the team – making him the highest-paid wide receiver of all time.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Smith-Njigba, who played an integral part in the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win last season, will earn $42.15m per year from his new deal, which includes over $120m guaranteed.

The 24-year-old was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year after registering 119 catches for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on Seattle’s way to glory.

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