Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon has become the league’s highest-paid cornerback, signing a four-year deal worth $132 million that includes more than $101 million in guarantees.
Record-Breaking Deal
Witherspoon’s deal will average $33 million per season on an annual average basis, surpassing the $31 million per season Denzel Ward got from the Cleveland Browns last month.
Witherspoon, a Pro Bowl selection all three years he’s been in the NFL, is getting paid to stop opposing wide receivers and quarterbacks. His deal pays more than many opposing wide receivers and quarterbacks, including Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins.
Implications for the NFL
The business of the NFL is thriving, and Witherspoon’s deal is proof. It is not likely to stop, as another, likely bigger, contract is en route for a cornerback across the country. The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez have been negotiating a new deal for months.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
