Jaxon Smith-Njigba slams NFL for 'disrespectful' trophy, typo
Jaxon Smith-Njigba criticized the NFL for sending him a trophy that incorrectly labeled him as the 'Defensive Player of the Year.' He expressed his frustration on social media, highlighting the disrespectful nature of the mistake. Smith-Njigba's award presentation was also marred by a mispronunciation of his name by comedian Druski.
- ▪Jaxon Smith-Njigba was awarded the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year at the 2026 NFL Honors show.
- ▪The trophy he received mistakenly labeled him as the 'Defensive Player of the Year' and contained a typo.
- ▪Smith-Njigba made 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns during the regular season.
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