Reports: Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba to become highest-paid WR
Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently said he expects to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.
He got his wish with a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension that includes $120 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Smith-Njigba's $42.15 million annual salary surpasses Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase, who averages $40.25 million per season on his four-year, $161 million deal.
"I think I deserve to be the highest-paid at my position...