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Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Brother Calls Out NFL's Treatment of Seahawks WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Brother Calls Out NFL's Treatment of Seahawks WR

Summary

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba received a trophy from the NFL that had the wrong inscription, calling him Defensive Player of the Year instead of Offensive Player of the Year. His brother criticized the NFL for this and other disrespectful actions toward Smith-Njigba, while the NFL apologized and promised to send a corrected trophy.

Key Facts

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba was awarded Offensive Player of the Year by the NFL.
  • The trophy he received was incorrectly engraved as Defensive Player of the Year.
  • Smith-Njigba posted about the mistake on social media, calling it disrespectful.
  • His brother, Canaan Smith-Njigba, highlighted other instances of disrespect toward Jaxon by the NFL.
  • The NFL fined Smith-Njigba for a dunk celebration but later used images from it for promotions.
  • The NFL Honors ceremony did not show his pre-recorded acceptance speech.
  • NFL spokesman apologized and said a new, correct trophy is being made.
  • Smith-Njigba recently signed a $168.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
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