NFL News: Jaxon Smith-Njigba upset after trophy misspelled his award title

Jaxon Smith-Njigba entered the 2025 seasons as a potential breakout star, and he far exceeded that expectation.

The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards while tallying 119 receptions, 10 of which were for scores.

The Ohio State alum’s 14.5 yards per carry. touchdowns were the most in the NFL, and his play helped both Sam Darnold enter another level and the Seahawks bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Seattle.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON Pakinomist

Smith-Njigba’s stellar play warranted him being named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year as well – but right now, the hardware says otherwise.

In a video posted on his Instagram stories, the recipient showed off his trophy reading that he was the 2025 “Defensive Player of the Year (sic).”

“I really want to expose them. It’s going to be disrespectful, guys,” he said in the video. “Defense? Come on bro. One word? Man.”

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba looks on during the Super Bowl LX parade on February 11, 2026. (Kevin Ng/Imagn Images)

TOM BRADY CRACKS JOKES ABOUT ‘CRANKY’ BILL BELICHICK, JETS, ELI MANNING IN MOTIVATION COMMENCEMENT SPEECH

Smith-Njigba then posted a selfie with the caption: “It’s getting disrespectful at this point. Just keep the award at this point. Leave it in the history books.”

It’s not like Smith-Njigba could just hand the trophy to Myles Garrett, who was named Defensive Player of the Year – the trophy has the recipient’s name on it.

So it will be up to the NFL to issue another one to its rightful owner.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the football during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on January 3, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE Pakinomist APP

Hopefully, there are no typos in Smith-Njigba’s mega contract, which he signed for $168.6 million, the highest amount ever given to a wide receiver.