Inside the Devon Witherspoon deal

August 15, 2026 - 19:19

The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon have finalized a new six-year agreement, locking in one of the league's rising defensive stars through the 2030 season. The deal, which replaces the final year of his rookie contract, carries a total value of $108 million, with $52 million guaranteed at signing. That guarantee includes a $28 million signing bonus and fully guaranteed base salaries for the first two years.

Witherspoon's average annual salary of $18 million places him among the top ten highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL. The structure of the contract is front-loaded, meaning the Seahawks will carry a larger cap hit in the early years but gain flexibility later. Performance incentives tied to interceptions, Pro Bowl selections, and defensive snaps can push the total value closer to $120 million.

The fifth overall pick in the 2023 draft has been a cornerstone of Seattle's secondary since his rookie season. In two years, he has recorded 7 interceptions, 25 passes defended, and 3 forced fumbles, earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2024. The Seahawks made it clear they view him as a foundational piece, and this deal reflects that commitment. For Witherspoon, the security is well earned after two standout seasons, and the structure gives the team room to build around him.