"I think I deserve to be the highest-paid at my position, just what I give to the game and the community, I give it my all. And I think that's worth a lot, lot more."
"I would play this game for free, I love this game so much, but you don't have to. I'm learning to be a good businessman, and we need that check at the end of the day."
"He was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2025 when he set franchise records with 119 receptions and 1,793 receiving yards."
"Smith-Njigba, who turned 24 in February, has 282 receptions for 3,551 yards and 20 touchdown catches in 51 NFL games (36 starts)."
Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year contract extension worth $168.6 million, with $120 million guaranteed. His annual salary of $42.15 million surpasses Ja'Marr Chase's $40.25 million. Smith-Njigba expressed confidence in deserving the highest pay due to his contributions to the game and community. He was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2025, setting franchise records with 119 receptions and 1,793 receiving yards. He has 282 receptions for 3,551 yards and 20 touchdowns in 51 games, earning two Pro Bowl selections.
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