Seahawks receiver Smith-Njigba miffed at receiving NFL defensive player of year trophy: ‘Just keep it’
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Player was actually NFL offensive player of the year
Receiver made a total of three tackles last season
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has built a justified reputation as one of the most electrifying receivers in the NFL. So it was understandable that the Seahawks star was surprised when he received a trophy for the league's defensive player of the year.
Smith-Njigba actually won the NFL's offensive player of the year after setting franchise records with 119 receptions and 1,793 receiving yards last season. But when he received his trophy the engraving read Defensive Player of TheYear".
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