Devon Witherspoon's Extension Still Unresolved After Four Months of Talks
Witherspoon says he's staying prepared regardless of contract status, with reports suggesting Seattle has offered upward of $30 million a year as talks continue.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon remains without a contract extension after nearly four months of negotiations, though coach Mike Macdonald says the standoff hasn't affected his focus at training camp.
How long has this been going on?
Talks between Witherspoon's camp and the Seahawks have stretched on for close to four months without a deal getting done, an unusually long runway for a young, ascending player the team clearly wants to keep.
How is he handling it on the field?
Macdonald says Witherspoon has stayed locked in at practice throughout the process, showing no signs that the contract situation is bleeding into his on-field performance.
What's the outlook?
Macdonald expressed confidence a resolution will eventually come, framing the delay as a negotiation rather than a genuine rift. Until it's signed, though, Witherspoon's situation remains one of the more prominent unresolved contract stories across the league this camp.
What is Witherspoon saying now?
Asked directly about the negotiations in mid-August, Witherspoon declined to engage, instead explaining why he's practicing without a deal in hand: "We've got a long season ahead of us, man, contract or not. We've still got to play football at the end of the day, and we've got to be out there and be prepared." He added, "If you're not practicing, you're not getting ready for the season because everybody else in the league is practicing and they're getting better." Reports indicate Seattle has offered upward of $30 million per year, which would make him one of the NFL's highest-paid cornerbacks, though no agreement had been reached as of mid-August.
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