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Seattle Seahawk’s wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba expressed his dissatisfaction with a punishment for the world to hear.
Smith-Njigba, 23, was called for a holding penalty that took a touchdown from the board of directors in the fourth quarter of Seahawks ’23 -20 victory over Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night at State Farm Stadium.
The Seahawks, driving back Zach Charbonnet, seemed to have a rushing touchdown from just within the 10-yard line, but Smith-Njigba held onto a defensive back and pulled the flag.
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Seattle Seahawk’s wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on December 22, 2024. (Steven Bisig/IMAGN -Pictures)
Smith-Njigba was shown and talked to a judge and then turned away right in front of the head judge Alex Kemp while announcing the penalty for the crowd and issued his frustrations.
“It’s some bulls —!” Smith-Njigba shouted, which was caught on Kemp’s microphone high and clear.
Kemp stopped talking and staring at Smith-Njigba as he passed by before resuming the penalty. The Seahawks were held for a field goal on this possession to make it 20-6.
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Seattle Seahawk’s wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs against Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 25, 2025. (Mark J. Refilas/Imag images)
Amazon Prime TV company Al Michaels praised Kemp for not throwing a flag on Smith-Njigba for his comment.
“Good call of Alex Kemp not to throw [a flag] – You know it’s one thing if you say something in an open microphone. But if the microphone is not open, you get away with it, ”said Michaels.
Smith-Njigba had four catches in 79 yards in the victory, including a catch of the final possession to create Kicker Jason Myers for the game-winning field target for Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawk’s wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs against Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 25, 2025. (Mark J. Refilas/Imag images)
Smith-Njigba has been one of the most productive recipients in the NFL this season as the one-time pro bowler has 26 catches in 402 yards and a touchdown through four matches.
Seahawks (3-1) appear to continue their hot start when playing Tampa Bay Buccaneers, currently 3-0, in week 5.
