Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba wants to get paid in a big way
The Seattle Seahawks are set to embark on a crucial offseason that will set the tone to push for another Super Bowl run.
At the top of the list will be securing star wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba to a new lucrative deal to keep him in Seattle for the long haul. During a recent interview with WFAA, located in Dallas, he made it clear that he wants his next contract to pay him as the best wideout in the league.
“I’m really not too pressed right now to get it done,” Smith-Njigba said via ESPN. “I know my time is coming, and when we get it done, it’s going to be a great deal. God’s timing is perfect timing, so whenever that may come, we’ll be ready for it. I believe I deserve to be the highest paid in my position. Just what I give to the game and the community, I give it my all, and I think that’s worth a lot more.”
The Seahawks currently hold the option to exercise the fifth-year option on Smith-Njigba’s rookie contract, but it appears he’s headed toward a hefty payday this offseason. He is extension eligible and has showcased this past season why he’s worth that new huge deal after setting the franchise record with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 catches with 10 touchdowns.
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His stellar performance earned him the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award, his second straight Pro Bowl nod, and a First-Team All-Pro selection. He also played a significant part in the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run with 199 receiving yards on 17 receptions and two touchdowns.
It’s likely just a matter of time before Smith-Njigba gets his first lofty contract this offseason.
