Jaxon Smith-Njigba prepares for significant role with Seahawks in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, coming off a standout 2025 season, looks to continue his success in 2026. In 2025, he led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards and was a key player in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory. Smith-Njigba recently signed a four-year, $168.6 million extension, marking him the highest-paid receiver ever. The Seahawks have made significant offensive changes, hiring Brian Fleury as the new offensive coordinator and drafting running back Jadarian Price. Despite these changes, Smith-Njigba is expected to remain a primary target, though the offense may spread opportunities around to other receivers and running backs.
- •Smith-Njigba led NFL in receiving yards in 2025.
- •He signed a $168.6 million extension this offseason.
- •Seahawks hired Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator.
- •Jadarian Price replaces Kenneth Walker III at running back.
- •Rashid Shaheed expected to play a significant role.
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