ESPN: Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks ‘do not yet appear to be close to an agreement’
The Seattle Seahawks are currently in negotiations for a contract extension with cornerback Devon Witherspoon, but an agreement has not yet been reached. While the Seahawks made an initial offer, the two sides appear to be far apart at this time. Witherspoon's situation is not urgent, as he still has two years remaining on his rookie contract.
- ▪The Seahawks recently completed a contract extension for receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- ▪Devon Witherspoon's extension negotiations have not progressed as smoothly as expected.
- ▪Witherspoon is represented by the same agency as Christian Gonzalez, who is also seeking an extension.
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