"DeVonta Smith's Contract Sets Precedent for Wide Receiver Extensions"

The Philadelphia Eagles signed DeVonta Smith to a three-year, $75 million extension, setting a potential baseline for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle's contract negotiations. While Smith's deal averages $22.65 million per year, Waddle, who was selected four picks ahead of Smith in the 2021 NFL draft, may seek a higher figure given his comparable production and younger age. The negotiations could either follow the framework set by Smith's deal or result in an impasse as Waddle aims for a loftier number.