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  Seattle, WA. The Seattle Seahawks have made a massive statement about the future of their defense, agreeing to a long term contract extension with star cornerback Devon Witherspoon that will keep him in Seattle through the 2030 season. The new deal cements his status as the highest paid cornerback in NFL history and signals the franchise’s commitment to building around one of the league’s most dynamic defensive playmakers. The decision comes after a defining stretch of performances that elevated Witherspoon into the elite tier of defensive stars. His impact has gone far beyond traditional coverage duties, bringing physicality, versatility, and leadership to a Seahawks defense that has rapidly become one of the most feared units in the league. His brightest moment came on the biggest stage. In Seattle’s 29 to 13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, Witherspoon delivered a game changing performance that helped seal the championship. He finished the night with one sack and four total tackles, constantly disrupting the Patriots offense. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Witherspoon delivered a strip sack on quarterback Drake Maye. The loose ball led directly to a decisive score by Uchenna Nwosu, effectively ending any hopes of a Patriots comeback and cementing his role as one of the heroes of the game. From an analytical standpoint, his dominance has been just as impressive. Pro Football Focus graded him at 89.9 during the 2025 season, the highest mark among all NFL cornerbacks, reflecting his consistency, coverage ability, and impact plays across the field. Even while missing five games due to a knee injury, he still produced outstanding numbers in 2025 with 72 tackles, seven pass breakups, and one interception. The performance earned him a third consecutive Pro Bowl selection and a place on the All Pro Second Team. Head coach Mike Macdonald has repeatedly praised his versatility, calling him the energy source of the defense because of his ability to line up effectively across multiple roles in the secondary. Before the extension, he was entering the final stretch of his rookie contract running through the 2026 season, with the team expected to exercise the fifth year option to keep him under contract through 2027. The new agreement removes any uncertainty about his long term future in Seattle. Details Contract. The extension signed in 2026 adds three new years covering the 2028, 2029, and 2030 seasons with a total value of 93 million dollars, averaging 31 million per year. The deal includes a 45 million dollar signing bonus paid upfront, which will be prorated across five seasons from 2026 through 2030 to help manage the team’s salary cap flexibility while securing their defensive cornerstone long term. With this move, the Seahawks are not only rewarding one of their most important players but also reinforcing their identity as a defense first contender. Locking in Devon Witherspoon long term sends a clear message across the league that Seattle intends to remain a championship force for years to come