New Delhi, March 23 -- The Seattle Seahawks have locked in one of the NFL's brightest young stars for the long haul. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, has agreed to a massive four-year, $168.6 million contract extension. This deal positions him at the top of the wide receiver pay scale, averaging $42.15 million per year and surpassing previous benchmarks in the position.

The extension includes more than $120 million guaranteed, setting new records for any wide receiver in league history. With the new agreement, Jaxon Smith-Njigba remains tied to the Seattle Seahawks through the 2031 season, giving Seattle six more years of his elite production. This move came shortly after the team exercised his fifth-yea...