Devon Witherspoon, our guy on defense, is reportedly “further along” in contract talks than Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, according to Ian Rapoport. This is not just some rumor, folks. The Seahawks have put a massive offer on the table, signaling they are absolutely serious about locking down their star corner for the long haul.
The Hawks Are Throwing Serious Cash at Our Cornerback
Word on the street, per Rapoport, is that the Seahawks have offered Witherspoon a deal that would pay him “upwards of $30 million” annually. Let that sink in. Thirty. Million. Dollars. A year! This kind of money would immediately put Witherspoon among the highest-paid cornerbacks in the entire league, and frankly, he’s earned it. When you look at the top of the market, Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie sits at $31 million annually. Indianapolis’ Sauce Gardner and Houston’s Derek Stingley Jr. are both making $30 million annually. Our front office clearly knows what they have in Witherspoon, and they aren’t afraid to pay market value, or even push past it, to keep him in the Emerald City. This isn’t just a contract; it’s a statement about how much the team values his talent and impact on our defense.
The Agent Game and What It Means for the Future
It’s interesting how these things work, isn’t it? Witherspoon shares an agent with Christian Gonzalez, the talented cornerback from New England. While Witherspoon’s talks are moving, Gonzalez is also looking for a long-term deal, and the Patriots want to sign him. Gonzalez, the 17th overall pick in 2023, is only scheduled to make $2.259 million this season, a stark contrast to what Witherspoon is on the verge of signing. Gonzalez has had a heck of a start to his career too, making second-team All-Pro in 2024 and the Pro Bowl in 2025. He’s stacked up 145 tackles, two interceptions, 24 pass breakups, and a sack in three seasons. With Witherspoon’s deal setting such a high bar, you can bet that same agent is going to use that leverage for Gonzalez. But for us 12s, the main thing is knowing our Hawks are making moves to keep our key players here, building a defense that can absolutely dominate.
This is a huge step for our team as we head towards the season. Securing a player of Witherspoon’s caliber with such a significant financial commitment shows the front office is focused on building a championship-contending roster. Keep an eye out for that official signature, because when it drops, the energy around Lumen Field is going to be electric!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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