Seahawks to make Devon Witherspoon highest-paid CB in NFL with extension
The Seattle Seahawks' contract extension with Devon Witherspoon is reshaping the NFL's cornerback market.
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The NFL's cornerback market is shifting. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with Devon Witherspoon on a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The move comes as a surprise, given Witherspoon's relatively short tenure with the team.
The Seahawks' official announcement confirms the extension. The deal's specifics are not yet public. The extension could influence negotiations for other cornerbacks, notably Christian Gonzalez of the Patriots.
The impact on the Patriots' negotiations with Gonzalez is a key point of interest.
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Coverage (8)
- How Witherspoon deal impacts Seahawks’ salary cap space sports.mynorthwest.com · 11h ago
- Seattle Seahawks Devon Witherspoon Contract Details Revealed Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Seattle Seahawks news: Devon Witherspoon extension, preseason loss Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- A look under the hood at the Devon Witherspoon extension Field Gulls · 11h ago
- Witherspoon Deal Clears Path for Patriots, Gonzalez to Finally Nail Down an Extension Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Devon Witherspoon Reportedly Becomes Highest-Paid CB in NFL History After Seahawks Contract Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- How Devon Witherspoon’s Extension Changes Market for Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Seahawks Agree To Terms With CB Devon Witherspoon On Contract Extension Seattle Seahawks · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
Who is Devon Witherspoon?
Devon Witherspoon is a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks.
What does this extension mean for the NFL?
Witherspoon's extension sets a new benchmark for cornerback salaries in the NFL.
How might this affect other teams?
The extension could influence contract negotiations for other cornerbacks, particularly Christian Gonzalez of the Patriots.
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