Pre-Snap Reads 5/7: When will Seahawks extend Devon Witherspoon?

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The Seattle Seahawks have not yet extended cornerback Devon Witherspoon, despite entering the offseason with two star players due for contract renewals. Insider reports suggest there is no immediate concern regarding the delay.

Key points

Devon Witherspoon is a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks.
The Seahawks have not yet extended Witherspoon's contract.
Insiders are not worried about the delay in the extension.

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Devon Witherspoon #21 of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to the media ahead of Super Bowl LX at the San Jose Convention Center on February 05, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images In Today’s Links: Seattle Seahawks have a habit of adding former Top 10 picks to the roster, how and where Sam Darnold can improve this upcoming season, replacing (parts of) the D-line, draft room secrets from the ‘Hawks and John Boyle, takeaways from our favorite voices, and more. Happy Thursday. Go, ‘Hawks! #np Volto di donna – Trumpet Version by Piero Umiliani **Seahawks News** Dante Fowler is 12th top-10 pick since 2013 to join Seahawks – Seaside JoeWhat makes Fowler different from most of Seattle’s past top-10 pick additions Insider surprised, not worried Seahawks haven’t extended Spoon – Seattle SportsThe Seattle Seahawks entered this offseason with two of their star players in line for big contract extensions. Bump: Sam Darnold can be even better for Seahawks in ’26 – Seattle SportsAt this point last year, much of the conversation about the Seattle Seahawks centered around whether or not Sam Darnold could deliver as the team’s starting quarterback. Teams that win the Super Bowl typically have to pay the toll that comes with such success when free agency opens at the start of a new NFL league year, and while the Seattle Seahawks only lost five players off of the Lombardi Trophy-winning squad, they weren’t an exception to that rule as several key starters departed for greener pastures this offseason. For the last few years, John Boyle has written a great article discussing some of the events from within the Seahawks’ draft room. Obviously no trade secrets are shared — but there’s always a fed tidbits to get into. With Dante Fowler Jr officially in the fold, we have a pretty firm idea of what the 2026 edge rusher room looks like for the Seahawks. The Seahawks are adding veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. on a one-year deal, giving Mike Macdonald and Aden Durde another experienced edge piece heading into 2026. **NFC West News** The NFL draft just concluded. A string of undrafted rookie signings followed. Tracking the San Francisco 49ers’ biggest losses in the offseason and free agency in 2026 The Rams won’t be able to afford to keep the band together

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When will the Seattle Seahawks extend Devon Witherspoon?

The Seattle Seahawks have not announced a timeline for extending Devon Witherspoon, but discussions are expected as the offseason progresses.

What are the implications of not extending Devon Witherspoon?

Not extending Devon Witherspoon could impact the Seahawks' salary cap flexibility and their defensive strategy moving forward.

Who are the other star players in line for contract extensions with the Seahawks?

Alongside Devon Witherspoon, the Seattle Seahawks have another unnamed star player also in line for a significant contract extension this offseason.

Pre-Snap Reads 5/7: When will Seahawks extend Devon Witherspoon?

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