Jaxson Smith-Njigba’s brother rips NFL for continued disrespect
The NFL Honors represent one of the sport’s biggest stages for recognizing the NFL season’s most impressive accomplishments. Not only on the field, but off it as well. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was among the players honored.
However, multiple blunders surrounding NFL Honors have since overshadowed the recognition. Following the NFL’s latest mistake, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s brother, professional baseball player Canaan Smith-Njigba, blasted the league on social media . Not only did the NFL embarrass his brother during the ceremony, but it also sent him the wrong trophy for his Offensive Player of the Year award.
Canaan Smith-Njigba first highlighted the NFL fining Jaxson for a goalpost dunk celebration. Only to later sell licensed photos of the moment. He then turned his attention to the string of issues tied to NFL Honors.
MORE: Jaxon Smith-Njigba reacts to latest NFL Honors blunder “The Offensive Player of the Year was turned into a comedy segment with Druski, minimizing an award earned through elite performance and hard work,” Canaan Smith-Njigba wrote. During the segment, Druski repeatedly mispronounced Jaxson Smith-Njigba’s name while announcing the award, whether intentional or not. Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) makes a fingertip catch against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Canaan also revealed that the NFL never publicly acknowledged the incident — let alone apologized for it. “NFL Honors never acknowledged the poor representation of one of the league’s top individual awards. The “prestigious” ceremony didn’t even air the pre-recorded acceptance speech.