Jaxon Smith-Njigba Health, Injury Updates & History

The new WR1 following Metcalf’s exit had a healthy 2024 season with 100 catches for 1,130 yards and ...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba sustained a fracture to the scaphoid bone early in the season, but it did not cause him to miss any games. He also had a shoulder issue that sidelined him early in the offseason, but he has since fully recovered and is a full participant in training camp. Smith-Njigba played all 17 games for Seattle and was a promising offensive rookie, catching 4 touchdowns and making 63 receptions. He is expected to be part of a potent wide receiver corps alongside DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Played W1 with a brace and was not effective - Pro Football Docs have serious doubts he can be effective playing with a brace - did not have many targets as he was wearing brace, will continue to be less effective as long as brace is on

“Optimistic” head coach said he expects JSN to play Week 1 against the Rams - Pro Football Docs have serious doubts he can be effective playing with a brace - did not have many targets as he was wearing brace, will continue to be less effective as long as brace is on

“Optimistic” head coach said he expects JSN to play Week 1 against the Rams - Pro Football Docs have serious doubts he can be effective playing with a brace

Pro Football Docs do not expect him to play Week 1 and there's a slight chance he lands on IR with his left wrist fracture - by video, suffered a fracture to the scaphoid bone, which requires surgery because of slow healing caused by low blood supply - uncommon for a receiver to return early wearing a brace