NFL admits mistake on Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Offensive Player of the Year trophy: 'We just had a problem spelling it'
The NFL has acknowledged a mistake on Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Offensive Player of the Year trophy, which incorrectly labeled him as the Defensive Player of the Year. The league humorously attributed the error to a spelling issue, stating, 'We just had a problem spelling it.' This incident follows another mishap involving the mispronunciation of Smith-Njigba's name during the award announcement.
- ▪Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a standout season with 119 catches, 1,793 yards, and 10 touchdowns.
- ▪The NFL mistakenly labeled his trophy as 'Defensive Player of the Year.'
- ▪The league's response to the error was that they had a problem spelling it.
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