Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba received a corrected 2025 Offensive Player of the Year trophy after the original award contained multiple typos. The initial trophy mistakenly labeled him as the Defensive Player of the Year and merged words together. The NFL acknowledged the error and is sending a replacement.
Smith-Njigba, a third-year player from Ohio State, had a standout season with 119 receptions, 1,793 yards (eighth-best all-time), and 10 touchdowns. He also signed a four-year, $168-million extension, making him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history. The Seahawks won the Super Bowl in 2026, with Smith-Njigba playing a key role.
The NFL stated the typo was due to a font issue, where 'Offensive' appeared as 'Oefensive,' and the first letter resembled a 'D.' Smith-Njigba humorously called out the mistake in an Instagram Story, saying, 'It’s getting disrespectful, guys.' The league apologized and confirmed a new trophy is being prepared.