Inside the Devon Witherspoon deal
Here's the full breakdown of Witherspoon's new six-year deal.
The Seattle Seahawks have extended cornerback Devon Witherspoon's contract through 2031 in a deal worth $158.255 million. The four-year extension includes a $26 million signing bonus and a fully guaranteed $1.145 million base salary for the 2026 season. The 2027 option bonus of $24 million and a $250,000 workout bonus, both guaranteed on the fifth day of the 2027 waiver period, are contingent upon performance.
Witherspoon's 2027 base salary increases to $3.061 million, with an additional per-game active roster bonus of $850,000, also guaranteed on the fifth day of the 2027 waiver period. The 2028 offseason workout bonus of $250,000 is fully guaranteed if injury-free through the 2028 waiver period, with a $15.9 million base salary and an additional $850,000 roster bonus guaranteed on the fifth day of the 2028 waiver period.
The contract continues to increase, culminating in a $28.6 million base salary and a $3 million roster bonus in 2031, the highest value among the provisions. The average annual payout for the final three years is $33 million, while the first two years average $59.255 million. The injury guarantee stands at $101.255 million, covering the entirety of the initial four-year period.
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