Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

Pete Carroll offers big status update on Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 9/6/23

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll offered a big status update on Wednesday regarding Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Carroll told reporters that he expects Smith-Njigba to play in the team’s Week 1 opener at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Pete Carroll says WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba will play Sunday in Seahawks' opener vs Rams. Said the rookie "hasn't said a peep" about his surgically repaired wrist, and that there is no hesitation. @thenewstribune

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) September 6, 2023

Smith-Njigba broke a bone in his wrist while nearly scoring in the Seahawks’ second preseason game. He underwent surgery on it but apparently is ready to return.

Smith-Njigba was the No. 20 overall pick by Seattle and the first receiver selected in the draft. Smith-Njigba’s biggest season in college at Ohio State came in 2021 when he had 95 catches for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. The Seahawks are hoping for a big rookie season from him.

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