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Seattle is reportedly adding Trevon Diggs, prompting talk that Seattle’s cornerback depth is thin despite Devon Witherspoon’s big contract and Josh Jobe on the outside; with Seattle also linked to Terrion Arnold and a cadre of young corners (Dansby, Fuller, Washington, Pritchett) fighting for roles, analysts frame the move as a test of leadership, youth, and performance within the room.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation is deemed unique by coach Mike Vrabel and isn’t directly tied to Devon Witherspoon’s extension, even as both cases share an agent; Gonzalez remains off the field with a physical issue as New England prepares for Week 1 against Seattle.
Seattle inked cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid CB with a new-money average of $33 million per year and over $101 million guaranteed, keeping him in Seattle through 2031. The deal front- and back-loads cap hits (approx. 2026 $15.4M up to 2031 $39.4M, with a 2032 $8.5M void year), leaving about $11.2 million in 2026 cap space and offering flexibility for future moves, including a potential Leonard Williams extension to preserve trading-cap space during the season.
The Seattle Seahawks secured three-time Pro Bowler Devon Witherspoon with a four-year, $132 million extension through 2031, including a $26 million signing bonus (fully guaranteed) and a sequence of guaranteed base salaries and roster/option bonuses that drive cap hits from about $15.4 million in 2026 to $39.4 million in 2031. Excluding a $3.95 million rookie roster bonus, the deal’s total value reaches roughly $158.26 million when the late rookie-year bonus is counted, averaging about $26.38 million per year over the combined terms.
Seattle signs cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million extension with more than $101 million guaranteed, making him the NFL’s highest-paid at his position by total value and annual average, as Seattle builds around its Super Bowl core.
Devon Witherspoon, the Seahawks’ 2023 No. 5 pick and a three-time Pro Bowler, signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension (about $33 million per year with over $101 million guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback. The deal follows Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s extension and cements Seattle’s young core after Witherspoon’s standout play and a pivotal Super Bowl performance.
Seattle locked up Devon Witherspoon with a four-year, $132 million extension ($101M guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback by total value and a $33M per-year AAV, surpassing Trent McDuffie and Denzel Ward. The deal keeps Witherspoon through 2027 after three Pro Bowls, and solidifies him as a defensive cornerstone alongside Seattle’s recent extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Seattle cornerback Devon Witherspoon signed a six-year contract (via a four-year extension) worth about $158.3 million, averaging roughly $33 million per year, with a $26 million signing bonus and $101.3 million in injury guarantees at signing. The first two years are fully guaranteed, while the 3rd and 4th years vest after the 2028 and 2029 Super Bowls, with escalating base salaries and per-game roster bonuses through 2031.
HBO's Hard Knocks begins its Seattle run with Episode 1, showing ring pomp, VMAC training camp, and coach Mike Macdonald's early defense-vs-offense dynamic, while highlighting rookie moments (notably Devon Witherspoon), autograph culture, and a tease of future drama as padded practices approach.
Day 6 of Seahawks training camp in Renton featured in-pad, physical practice with a couple of skirmishes (including Leonard Williams taking down A.J. Barner). Milroe showed signs of rising up the depth chart with more reps, while Tory Horton revealed a cracked tibia from Week 3 and recent surgery. Rookie Jadarian Price discussed improving pass-catching and pass protection, and Brian Fleury explored involving tight ends and fullbacks. Witherspoon continued practicing, and there were updates on Darnold to Shaheed chemistry. The team returns Saturday at 1 pm PT for Back Together Weekend with Field Gulls coverage planned on-site.
Seattle’s training camp began with Tory Horton returning to practice, Devon Witherspoon practicing amid contract discussions, and an update on Zach Charbonnet’s ACL rehab, highlighted by HBO’s Hard Knocks crew filming the session.
Seattle announced the 2027 fifth-year options for 2023 first-round picks Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon, guaranteeing $23.852 million and $21.161 million respectively, with both players expected to seek long-term extensions; the option deadline is May 1.
Seattle exploited a Patriots tell on how they set their guards and tackles, particularly oversetting on rushes, to pressure Drake Maye, sacking him six times and forcing two interceptions as New England was held to 78 yards and five first downs through three quarters and punted on eight of nine opening drives. The performance reflected Mike Macdonald’s aggressive game plan, with Devon Witherspoon noting the tell helped Seattle anticipate the Patriots’ attack and execute a dominant defensive effort in Super Bowl 2026.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon credited a sharp game plan and film study that revealed subtle tells in the Patriots’ offensive line, allowing Seattle to anticipate and counter New England’s moves in Super Bowl LX; he praised coach Mike Macdonald and emphasized accountability after two fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Devon Witherspoon's aggressive blitzing helped Seattle derail Drake Maye and fuel a 29-13 Seahawks win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, with his early third-down sack setting the tone and a late Uchenna Nwosu interception return after a ruling change, a performance that could have earned Witherspoon MVP honors had the call stood.