Devon Witherspoon showed up at Seattle Seahawks training camp and got right to work, and that alone says plenty about the way the organization operates.
While other 2023 first-round picks like Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson chose not to practice, Witherspoon was on the field taking part in drills. The contrast, at least in this telling, reflects a Seattle setup built on elite culture - one where players understand the business of football, feel valued, and still stay focused on the team.
That kind of environment matters. Talent is required to win, but it isn’t the whole equation.
The source points to Seattle’s structure as something that can translate into an extra win or two, with happy players often becoming productive players. Witherspoon’s camp participation is held up as another sign that the Seahawks have created that balance.
The article also draws a comparison to the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, noting that even after receiving an extension, he still wasn’t satisfied. Seattle, by contrast, is described as a place where no one sees himself as above the group. Witherspoon may be one of the NFL’s best at his position, but the Seahawks can still win without him - he just makes everything better.
An extension for Witherspoon is expected before 2026, most likely, even though his fifth-year option keeps him under team control through 2027. Seattle is not expected to let that linger too long, especially after general manager John Schneider already extended edge rusher Derick Hall and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba this offseason.
Witherspoon and defensive lineman Leonard Williams are both mentioned as possible next candidates for new deals. Williams, at 32, would likely land a shorter contract. Witherspoon is 25, and his next extension is projected to set the market for cornerbacks on an annual basis.
That benchmark is currently held by Cleveland Browns corner Denzel Ward, whose recent deal pays him $31.1 million per season. Witherspoon’s next contract could top $32 million a year, a huge number that matches his standing as a high-end cornerback.
For now, though, the cornerback is focused on football. He appears to know a deal is coming, but he is not holding in like Gibbs and Robinson. He is ready to keep helping the Seahawks win games.
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