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Last updated: March 23, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

NFL Contract & Player News

Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba secured a landmark deal with the Seattle Seahawks, signing a four-year, $168.6 million extension that establishes him as the highest-paid receiver in league history, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. This massive investment prompts scrutiny regarding the success rate of high-dollar free agent signings, as an analysis of major contracts between 2013 and 2022—ranging from Tom Brady's deal to Brock Osweiler's—shows that astronomical guarantees do not always translate directly into sustained stardom. Separately, off-field conduct drew attention as Giants running back Cam Skattebo issued an apology for what he termed a "tasteless joke" concerning CTE and asthma during a recent podcast appearance.

Player Off-Field Incidents

Away from contractual matters, personal conduct during community events came to light when Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr.'s fiancée, Teesa Mpagi, demonstrated immediate assistance after a pedestrian was struck by a car. Mpagi reportedly rushed to aid the injured individual in front of the group traveling to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, showcasing prompt action in an emergency situation.