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Jaxon Smith-Njigba cleared to play, 6 other Seahawks ruled out
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs the ball during the first half against San Francisco 49ers. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Jaxon Smith-Njigba cleared to play, 6 other Seahawks ruled out

Originally posted on Seattle Seahawks on SI
By Jeremy Brener  |  Last updated Sep 21, 2025 2:36 PM ET

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is going into the Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints with an illness, putting his status in jeopardy for the game.

While Smith-Njigba isn't 100 percent, he is active and ready to go against the Saints, according to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero.

Running back Zach Charbonnet (foot), safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle), safety Julian Love (hamstring) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (knee) are all out for the Seahawks, while offensive lineman Mason Richman, tight end Nick Kallerup and linebacker Connor O'Toole are healthy scratches.

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Having Smith-Njigba in the lineup is huge for the Seahawks and gives the offense full potential to have success against the Saints.

Kickoff between the Saints and Seahawks is set for 1:05 p.m. PT.

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This article first appeared on Seattle Seahawks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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