Jaxon Smith-Njigba sits out Seahawks practice ahead of Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba did not participate in practice on Wednesday, October 7. The absence was noted as a non-injury day off to start the practice week. Smith-Njigba is having a strong season, ranking among the top four players in both receptions and receiving yards and leading the NFL with six touchdown catches. He is expected to play in the upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers this weekend.
- •Smith-Njigba did not practice on October 7.
- •His absence was categorized as a non-injury day off.
- •He currently ranks in the top four for receptions and receiving yards.
- •He leads the NFL in touchdown catches with six.
- •Seattle faces San Francisco in Week 5.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — No practice for Jaxon Smith-Njigba
"Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba sitting out Wednesday's practice
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