Jaxon Smith-Njigba receives gold shield for Seahawks jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba received a gold shield for his Seahawks jersey on June 28, 2026, recognizing his achievement as the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year. The former Ohio State receiver had a breakout season, leading the league in receiving yards and contributing to the Seahawks' Super Bowl 60 victory. The NFL introduced the gold shields for major award winners two seasons ago. Smith-Njigba is one of five players receiving the badge for the 2026 season.
- •Smith-Njigba earned the gold shield on June 28, 2026.
- •He led the NFL in receiving yards last season.
- •He helped the Seahawks secure a Super Bowl 60 win.
- •The NFL has awarded gold shields for two seasons.
- •Five players receive the shield for their respective awards.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — LOOK: Jaxon-Smith Njigba receives gold shield for Seahawks jersey
"Former Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba received a gold shield for his Seahawks jersey for winning the NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
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