Devon Witherspoon highest-paid cornerback, signs extension

Devon Witherspoon, CB for the Seattle Seahawks, has signed a contract extension to become the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

The deal is now official. Prior reporting had indicated the extension would land around $31-32 million per year, though the exact terms of the signed agreement have not been detailed. Witherspoon is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.

What this means for your roster

Witherspoon signed the extension and remains on the Seahawks. There is no hold-out or availability issue. For dynasty IDP managers, the contract is locked in. Redraft managers have nothing to act on.

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