NFL Football 3h Briefing

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

Receiver Market Reset

Jaxon Smith-Njigba secured a momentous contract agreement with the Seahawks, signing a four-year, $168.6 million extension that instantly establishes him as the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, according to sources. This massive commitment prompts a review of historical spending, as analysts often question whether such megadeals translate to guaranteed on-field stardom, referencing past high-priced signings from Tom Brady to Brock Osweiler across the last decade.