Seahawks receiver Smith-Njigba miffed at receiving NFL defensive player of year trophy: ‘Just keep it’
Summary
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba received a trophy that was incorrectly engraved as the NFL’s defensive player of the year, even though he won the offensive player of the year award. Smith-Njigba expressed his frustration on social media and considered returning the trophy.Key Facts
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
- He won the NFL’s offensive player of the year award after a record-breaking 2025 season with 119 catches and 1,793 yards.
- The trophy he received was mistakenly engraved with "Defensive Player of The Year."
- Smith-Njigba made three tackles in the previous season, highlighting the error.
- He shared his disappointment in an Instagram video and message.
- Smith-Njigba is 24 years old.
- He signed a four-year contract extension worth $168.6 million this offseason.
- The Seahawks won the Super Bowl at the end of the 2025 season.
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