The Seahawks' top pass-catcher is continuing to taunt his most bitter rivals.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is undoubtedly riding high after a Super Bowl LX title and a brand newSmith-Njigba has made multiple public appearances in the short offseason the Seahawks have, and he was most recently at UFC Fight Night 271 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
in a UFC octagon. Considering the rivalries he has already made against Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers defensive players, Smith-Njigba's answer wasn't surprising.Oct 10, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir breaks a up a potential touchdown pass to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba during the second quarter at Lumen Field. | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images "There's a couple guys out there, anyone from the LA Rams or San Francisco 49ers, you know what I'm saying, I'd happily get in the ring with," Smith-Njigba said.shared a post on Instagram that listed Smith-Njigba's 2025 receiving statistics against him in three games. Although they've had multiple on-field scuffles, LenoirThe Seahawks went on to win that game 41-6 before winning Super Bowl LX on the 49ers' home field at Levi's Stadium. With Smith-Njigba taunting his rivals, a bout with Lenoir seems like the most likely possibility, even if there's almost zero chance it ever happens. Smith-Njigba is paid far too much and is way too valuable to the Seahawks for them to allow him to take a fight against another NFL player, even if it's controlled. What it does, however, is continue to stoke the fire between Smith-Njigba and his opposing NFC West cornerbacks before the 2026 season. A comment like this is sure only to make Rams and 49ers defenders even more keen on besting the top-paid receiver in the league. Throughout his career, Smith-Njigba has risen to the occasion and maintained his composure on the field. That's how he was able to be the Offensive Player of the Year and a First Team All-Pro in 2025, and he's only 24 years old.Connor J. Benintendi is a graduate of Western Washington University and began his sports journalism career working in local news, covering almost every sport imaginable at the high school and NCAA levels. He’s been covering the Seattle Seahawks since 2024 and began reporting on the WNBA’s Seattle Storm in 2025.
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