Jaxon Smith-Njigba points out typos in Offensive Player of the Year trophy: 'Disrespectful'

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba came into the 2025 seasons arsenic a imaginable breakout star, and helium acold surpassed that expectation.

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

The Ohio State alum's 14.5 yards per interaction was the astir successful the NFL, and his play helped some Sam Darnold pat into different level and the Seahawks bring the Lombardi Trophy backmost to Seattle.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba lasting  connected  the tract  astatine  Levi's Stadium.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks stands connected the tract earlier Super Bowl LX astatine Levi's Stadium successful Santa Clara, California, connected Feb. 8, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Smith-Njigba's stellar play warranted his being named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year, arsenic good - but close now, the hardware says otherwise.

In a video posted to his Instagram Stories, the receiver showed that his trophy reads that helium was the 2025 "Defensive Player of Theyear (sic)."

"I truly privation to exposure them. It’s getting disrespectful, guys," helium said successful the video. "Defense? Come connected bro. One word? Man."

Seattle Seahawks wide   receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba looking connected  during Super Bowl parade

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

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Smith-Njigba past posted a selfie with the caption, "Its getting disrespectful astatine this point. Just support the grant astatine this point. Leave it successful the past books tho."

It's not similar Smith-Njigba could conscionable springiness the trophy to Myles Garrett, who was named the Defensive Player of the Year - the trophy has the receiver's sanction connected it.

So, it volition beryllium up to the NFL to contented different 1 to its rightful owner.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba moving  with shot   during NFL crippled  astatine  Levi's Stadium

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the shot during the NFL crippled against the San Francisco 49ers astatine Levi's Stadium successful Santa Clara, Calif., connected Jan. 3, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Hopefully determination are nary typos successful Smith-Njigba's mega declaration that helium signed for $168.6 million, the astir ever fixed to a wide receiver.

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