Jaxon Smith-Njigba wears commemorative gold patch for Seahawks season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is debuting a Topps Gold Shield on his jersey collar during the September 10 season-opening game against the New England Patriots. The league issues this gold emblem specifically to a select group of major award recipients. Smith-Njigba earned the honor following his 2025 performance, during which he was named the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year. During that season, the receiver recorded 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns. Topps intends to acquire the game-worn jerseys featuring these gold patches for future use in a trading-card product line. The Seahawks enter the matchup looking for the receiver to lead the offensive production against the Patriots.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba wears a gold Topps shield on his jersey against the New England Patriots.
- •The patch recognizes his selection as the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
- •Smith-Njigba posted 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
- •Topps plans to include the game-worn patches in a future trading-card release.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks news: Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets special NFL shield after 2025 OPOY win
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks star JSN wearing Topps gold patch in Week 1 vs. Patriots
"Star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a special patch on his jersey, which also reminds everyone of the havoc he wreaked downfield on Seattle Seahawks opponents in the 2025 NFL season . The former Ohio State Buckeyes star wideout is rocking a gold NFL shield on his uniform, as seen during the Seahawks’ game on Wednesday night against the New […] The post Seahawks news: Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets special NFL shield after 2025 OPOY win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba is wearing a Topps Gold Shield on his jersey against the Patriots, adding distinction to his on-field presence.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:39 AMSeahawks news: Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets special NFL shield after 2025 OPOY win
Star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a special patch on his jersey, which also reminds everyone of the havoc he wreaked downfield on Seattle Seahawks opponents in the 2025 NFL season . The former Ohio State Buckeyes star wideout is rocking a gold NFL shield on his uniform, as seen during the Seahawks’ game on Wednesday night against the New […] The post Seahawks news: Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets special NFL shield after 2025 OPOY win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:58 AMSeahawks star JSN wearing Topps gold patch in Week 1 vs. Patriots
Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba is wearing a Topps Gold Shield on his jersey against the Patriots, adding distinction to his on-field presence.
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