United StatesIn July 2026, the NFL faced criticism after mistakenly labeling Jaxon Smith-Njigba's AP Offensive Player of the Year award as 'Defensive Player of the Year' due to a typo. Smith-Njigba publicly highlighted the error on social media, calling it disrespectful, prompting the NFL to apologize and send a corrected trophy. To further make amends, the league featured Smith-Njigba on the cover of the 2026 Record & Fact Book, officially recognizing him as the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year and a Super Bowl champion. Smith-Njigba had an outstanding 2025 season, setting franchise records for receptions, receiving yards, and average yards per catch while playing a pivotal role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory. With key players like running back Kenneth Walker III leaving for free agency, Smith-Njigba is expected to play an even larger role in the Seahawks' offense in 2026.
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