Seahawks receiver Smith-Njigba miffed at receiving NFL defensive player of year trophy: ‘Just keep it’
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, expressed frustration after receiving a trophy mistakenly engraved as the NFL defensive player of the year. He actually won the offensive player of the year award, having set franchise records last season. Smith-Njigba is considering returning the trophy, stating it feels disrespectful to be recognized for the wrong achievement.
- ▪Jaxon Smith-Njigba won the NFL's offensive player of the year after setting franchise records with 119 receptions and 1,793 receiving yards.
- ▪He received a trophy mistakenly engraved as the defensive player of the year.
- ▪Smith-Njigba made only three tackles last season and found the error disrespectful.
- ▪He signed a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension after his successful season.
- ▪Smith-Njigba is contemplating returning the trophy, suggesting it should be left in the history books.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks last season. Photograph: Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJaxon Smith-Njigba won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks last season. Photograph: Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty ImagesSeattle SeahawksSeahawks receiver Smith-Njigba miffed at receiving NFL defensive player of year trophy: ‘Just keep it’Player was actually NFL offensive player of the yearReceiver made a total of three tackles last seasonGuardian sport and agenciesTue 19 May 2026 11.20 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 11.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJaxon Smith-Njigba has built a justified reputation as one of the most electrifying receivers in the NFL.
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