The defenseman highlighted his ten-year history with the club and his dedication to returning the team to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
"It has been my home for the past 10 years and I have always been proud to be a Blue Jacket.
We have the best fans in the NHL," Werenski said.
Prior to the statement, NHL insiders reported interest from other clubs, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning, though Werenski holds a $9,583,334 salary cap hit.
The Blue Jackets finished their recent season with a 40-30-12 record, missing the playoffs for a sixth consecutive year after going 3-9-1 over their final 13 matches.
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Werenski was originally selected eighth overall by Columbus in the 2015 NHL Draft and currently ranks second in franchise history with 465 career points.
