Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Brother Calls Out NFL’s Treatment of Seahawks WR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, highlighted a significant error made by the NFL regarding his award. The league mistakenly sent him a trophy inscribed with '2025 Defensive Player of the Year' instead of recognizing his Offensive Player of the Year season. His brother, Canaan, criticized the NFL's treatment of Jaxon, pointing out a pattern of disrespectful behavior towards him.
- ▪Jaxon Smith-Njigba received a trophy from the NFL that incorrectly labeled him as the '2025 Defensive Player of the Year'.
- ▪Canaan Smith-Njigba expressed frustration on social media about the NFL's disrespectful treatment of his brother.
- ▪The NFL acknowledged the mistake and apologized, stating they are creating a new trophy for Jaxon.
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