Seahawks Ink 3-Time Pro Bowl CB Devon Witherspoon to Record-Setting Deal
Devon Witherspoon and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $132 million extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback.
The Seattle Seahawks have signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a groundbreaking four-year, $132 million extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Witherspoon, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro, has proven to be a key component of the defense under head coach Mike Macdonald, who describes the team as the "Legion of Boom 2.0."
The defensive unit, bolstered by stars like Leonard Williams and DeMarcus Lawrence, has become one of the most formidable in the league. Witherspoon's impressive performances, including 72 combined tackles and multiple tackles for loss, have solidified his status as a versatile defensive force capable of playing all over the field.
His new contract, which includes over $101 million guaranteed, solidifies the Seahawks' commitment to maintaining one of the NFL's toughest defenses.
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