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The Seattle Seahawks took on the San Francisco 49ers in a big Thanksgiving matchup on Thursday evening in Washington state. The Seahawks fell behind early as Christian McCaffrey turned in a record setting performance against the hapless NFC West contenders. Pete Carroll’s team got a tough Kenneth Walker III injury update prior to the matchup. […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll loved rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s performance against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. Carroll promptly sang the latter’s praises in his 710 AM radio show on Monday, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “I thought he played a terrific game, by far his best game,” Pete Carroll mused. Jaxon Smith-Njigba […]

Devon Witherspoon’s NFL debut may have to wait another week. According to ESPN’s Ian Rapaport, the Seattle Seahawks rookie isn’t expected to play in their Week 1 matchup versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Witherspoon, whom the Seahawks drafted with the No. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, is reportedly still dealing with […]

The Seattle Seahawks boast one of the best wide-receiving cores in the NFL and it should be out in full force for their 2023 season opener on Sunday. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that he expects rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to play and make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Los […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be a team to watch in the NFL for 2023. They defied expectations in 2022, but they will now have to meet expectations in 2023. Last year, they definitely showed promise, but there is always room for improvement. As we look ahead to the 2023 NFL season, some bold predictions could […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba surprised many when he took the practice field on Wednesday just a week removed from surgery to repair a wrist injury. The sight of Smith-Njigba on the practice field had Seahawks fans and pundits wondering about his chances of suiting up for the team’s Week 1 contest against the […]

There is no assurance yet that Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be able to give it a go in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season after going under the knife just recently to repair a wrist injury. However, it appears that he is healing fast, as evidenced by his return […]

Following rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s injury suffered in Saturday’s NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Seattle Seahawks have signed undrafted rookie WR Malik Flowers out of Montana to bolster their pass-catching options until Smith-Njigba gets healthy, per SI.com. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the Seahawks first-round pick out of Ohio State in this year’s draft, […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping for the best regarding the injury to first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that he would need surgery to repair a minor wrist fracture he suffered in Sunday’s preseason win versus the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Pete Carroll and company are well aware that nothing can […]

Ranking the top fantasy football rookies for the 2023 season is more about opportunity than it is about pure talent or even fit. While a best fantasy football rookie list may include future projections or dynasty value, this list will be solely for redraft fantasy football leagues in 2023 only. Which fantasy football rookies can […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been hit with a concerning injury update, with Adam Schefter of ESPN reporting that rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is scheduled to go under the knife Tuesday to repair an upper-body injury. “Seahawks’ first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is undergoing wrist surgery today in Philadelphia, but still could have a chance to […]

The Seattle Seahawks may have picked up one of the hidden gems of the 2023 NFL Draft, grabbing Jaxon Smith-Njigba at 20th overall in the first round after he fell from the top spots. Seahawks QB Geno Smith has been impressed with the rookie and how he has began his NFL career, saying he is […]

Tyler Lockett has long been one of the most overlooked and underrated players in the NFL. A 3-star recruit out of high school, Lockett played four seasons at Kansas State and entered the NFL as a third-round draft pick. He quickly became a safety blanket for former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and an All-Pro […]

The Seattle Seahawks have a very exciting 2023 NFL season lying ahead after a surprise year last year. All of the surprise from last year’s playoff appearance was in thanks to Geno Smith and his AP Comeback Player of the Year season. Smith turned last season into a massive contract extension this NFL offseason, and […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a great one in Jeremiah Smith, who already got a stamp of approval from former Ohio State football star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Yeah… he’s next! Go Bucks https://t.co/0iQXpery0o — JSN (@jaxon_smith1) June 24, 2023 Smith-Njigba is no longer with Ohio State football after declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft and […]

The excitement for Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is building and fellow teammate Tyler Lockett only added to the hype train with his latest comments. Lockett believes that Smith-Njigba is “going to be phenomenal“, per NFL.com. “I think he’s going to be phenomenal. The sky’s going to be the limit.” Clearly, Lockett’s confidence […]

The Seattle Seahawks have their sights set on taking another leap as a top contender in 2023, with some promising rookies that will push veteran players. After breaking down the Seahawks’ game-by-game predictions, let’s take a look at the top five underrated sleepers that could break out for the Seahawks in the 2023 NFL season. […]

The Seattle Seahawks surprised many observers last season by finishing the regular season with a winning record and making the playoffs. When they moved on from Russell Wilson and assigned the QB1 position to Geno Smith, many thought that Pete Carroll’s team was destined for a losing record and a third- or fourth-place finish in […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was in Seattle this week for the Seahawks’ offseason program, and after being selected by the team with the No. 20 overall pick in the NFL Draft, he was appreciative of the team for slowly ramping him up from injury. “I think we did it the right way,” Smith-Njigba said on Tuesday, according […]

The upstart Pittsburgh Pirates (32-29) are giving one of their young prospects another chance to make a good impression in the MLB. They are recalling outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba, who is the older brother of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Both brothers are hoping to make a name for themselves in their respective rookie campaigns. […]

The Seattle Seahawks kicked off their OTAs schedule this past week, and as expected, there was much attention set on Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba, who the Seahawks selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was on the heels of featuring in Seattle’s rookie minicamp. He was limited throughout the Seahawks’ rookie […]

The Seattle Seahawks had what many considered a strong first round of the NFL Draft, and their second pick of the round came when they selected wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the No. 20 overall pick, and Smith-Njigba is excited about his fit with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Geno Smith. “Those guys can do […]

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is here, and the top players are coming off the board fast. the latest player to do so is Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, one of the top receivers in the class. Smith-Njigba was a dynamic threat for the Buckeyes, and now he hopes to bring […]

With the hype, uncertainty and anticipation heating up ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, we continue our NFL draft odds series with a prediction and pick for who the Houston Texans will select with the No. 2 and No. 12 overall picks. The Texans made some savvy moves in free agency, but they still have […]

Former Ohio State football wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba spoke about his former teammate CJ Stroud in an appearance on the Up & Adams Show, and he gave a glowing review of him ahead of the NFL Draft. “CJ Stroud’s going to be a great… I mean besides the arm talent, besides all that, he’s always […]

Ohio State Buckeyes Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the top wide receiver on many teams’ boards heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. He could go as high as No. 9 and as low as the late teens or even early 20s, depending on how the draft shakes out. No matter where he ends up on draft night, […]

With the hype, uncertainty and anticipation heating up ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, let’s break down the top wide receivers in this year’s class. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with a prediction for the number of wide receivers taken in the first round. While this year’s class isn’t exactly chock-full of superstars, it’s […]

Every year, something that no one saw coming in the NFL draft happens. Someone who was expected to go early falls, or someone is picked well higher than expected. It’s time to continue our 2023 NFL Draft Odds series with a special sleeper to be drafted in the top 5 prediction and pick. In 2021, […]

The New York Jets finally landed their crown jewel in the form of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers now under center in New York, the Jets are focused on adding explosive weapons for him to throw to. Specifically, the Jets have “spent considerable time and resources,” scouting Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba via ESPN’s Matt Miller. […]

The 2023 NFL draft is upon is finally here! First round coverage begins Thursday, April 27. Below we will continue our NFL Draft odds series with a Jaxon Smith-Njigba prediction and pick about what team will draft him. The NFL draft is life-changing for anyone that is lucky enough to be drafted. It is even […]

The Tennessee Titans have been embroiled in trade rumors in the weeks leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Several reports have suggested at various times that the Titans would move up in the draft, to 3rd, or to 6th overall. However, with less than a week to go from draft day, there they sit […]

It appears likely the New York Jets will select an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. But don’t rule out the Jets making a surprise move to land major talent at another position with the No. 13 overall pick. Tackle is a position of need for New York. And there […]

There has been much speculation as of late regarding just which wide receiver will be the first taken in the 2023 NFL Draft. Former Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba believes that he much deserves to be the first wideout selected in this year’s NFL Draft. “Look at the film, look at what I’ve done,” […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was phenomenal for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2021, but after suffering a hamstring injury that sidelined him for a good chunk of 2022, Peter King thinks his draft stock is falling. “Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a left hamstring injury last year. He had a gigantic 2021 season at Ohio State, then played only […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner. As the draft is 10 days away, the New England Patriots have three clear needs entering the start of the three-day event: offensive tackle, cornerback and wide receiver. Luckily for them, there’s (at least) one prospect at each position that conceivably could be available when they’re […]

The Baltimore Ravens own the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After that, they have just four more picks to go. There are many ways these picks can go, of course, but they could surely use more depth on their roster. Here we’ll look at three bold predictions for the Ravens in the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are likely to make further moves in the offseason of 2023. This is especially true given the number of available roster spots on their depth chart. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Here we’ll look at which rookie prospects the Seahawks will draft with each of their picks in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2023 NFL Draft in an enviable position, as they have the chance to build on a roster that was already good enough for them to win a Super Bowl in 2022. With needs spanning multiple positions, including wide receiver, defensive end and defensive tackle, the Chiefs will still have […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots appear set to add a playmaker in the first round. With the 14th overall selection, the Patriots could have their pick of potential game-changers on the offensive side of the ball, specifically at the wide receiver position. New England has shown significant […]