Jaxon Smith-Njigba has perfect reaction to Cooper Kupp signing

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba has perfect one-word reaction to the Cooper Kupp signing

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 8:02 PM ET

Cooper Kupp has decided to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, and nobody seems happier about the move than Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Smith-Njigba, who just completed his second season with Seattle, shared a one-word reaction via social media to the news of Kupp’s signing.

“Cooooooooooooppppp,” Smith-Njigba wrote on X.

Cooooooooooooppppp
— JSN (@jaxon_smith1) March 14, 2025

Smith-Njigba’s presence is a big part of the reason why Seattle felt comfortable cutting Tyler Lockett and trading DK Metcalf. Smith-Njigba was the No. 20 overall pick by the Seahawks in 2023 out of Ohio State, and he really blossomed last season.

JSN had 100 catches for 1,130 yards and 6 receiving touchdowns. In 2025, he’ll have a new quarterback throwing to him in Sam Darnold. The one issue for Seattle is figuring out how they’ll be lining up their receivers in pass formations. Both Smith-Njigba and Kupp dominate in the slot, which makes the addition of Kupp somewhat questionable, and could push Smith-Njigba to the outside. There is no reason to believe he wouldn’t be successful out wide.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba will lose some of his slot usage (83.9% in 2025 per @FantasyPtsData) but the Cooper Kupp signing is a clear indication that his ADOT is going to rise significantly this season.

In JSN’s massive Week 9 performance (37 points) his ADOT was 14.6.

There will be…
— TheOGfantasyfootball (@TheOGfantasy) March 14, 2025

Seahawks fans were probably questioning the team’s plans after they lost Geno Smith, Metcalf and Lockett, and they may still have questions. Kupp is getting a 3-year, $45 million deal.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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