Overview
- ESPN reported Saturday that Seattle made an initial extension offer to Witherspoon several weeks ago but the two sides remain far apart on terms.
- Witherspoon stays under contract through 2027 because his rookie deal includes a final guaranteed season and a fifth‑year team option.
- The cornerback has been attending the Seahawks’ voluntary spring OTAs and sources say his relationship with the team appears positive despite no new deal.
- Both Witherspoon and Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez are represented by WIN Sports Group, and teams are wary of signing first because either deal could raise the market above Trent McDuffie’s $31 million annual average.
- Seattle often finalizes veteran extensions at training camp in late July, so meaningful progress could come then and whichever side moves first may reshape salary planning and roster cap decisions.