Ward’s Deal Ripples Through CB Market | Seattle Seahawks News

The NFL’s cornerback market just got hotter as Denzel Ward’s surprise two-year, $62.2M extension (averaging $31.1M/year) sets a new benchmark — and it’s already rattling negotiations for elite young stars like Devon Witherspoon. Ward’s deal, slightly more than Trent McDuffie’s, signals that top-tier corners are commanding even higher pay, potentially pushing Witherspoon’s expected contract north of $34M annually. Even though Ward’s stats have dipped, his new deal proves elite cornerback value isn’t just about stats — it’s about market perception, and Witherspoon might just be the next to cash in. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c51f98d2e8331db