Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update: Seahawks WR injured in Super BowlNick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAYMon, February 9, 2026 at 2:19 AM UTC·1 min readJaxon Smith-Njigba hasn't been quiet often this season.
He has been in Super Bowl 60 though. The Seattle Seahawks' star receiver has been mostly shut down in what has been a defensive battle against the New England Patriots in the Bay Area. He had been held to just three catches for 24 yards with about three minutes remaining in the third quarter, despite receiving nine targets.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat hasn't hurt Seattle, though, which was up 12-0 at the time Smith-Njigba departed with an injury. The receiver went into the medical tent with an undisclosed ailment, raising some concerns about his availability going forward. He then went into the tunnel and to the locker room.
Here's the latest on Smith-Njigba's status.
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Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) makes a catch against New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (31) and cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) celebrates with fullback Brady Russell (38) after kicking a field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates against the New England Patriots in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) celebrate a stop against the New England Patriots in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (31) reacts after a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) react after a play during the first quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks kicks a field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks calls out orders from the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.1 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes a catch against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.1 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes a catch against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.2 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.3 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) makes a catch against New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (31) and cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.4 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) celebrates with fullback Brady Russell (38) after kicking a field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.5 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.6 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates against the New England Patriots in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.7 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) celebrate a stop against the New England Patriots in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.8 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.9 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (31) reacts after a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.10 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.11 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) react after a play during the first quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.12 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.13 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks kicks a field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.14 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.15 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.16 / 16Super Bowl 60: Check out best photos from Seahawks vs Patriots
Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks calls out orders from the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update
Smith-Njigba was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion.
The receiver was checked out in the tent before heading back up the tunnel with the training staff. It initially appeared to be a leg injury for the Seahawks' star, but NBC's Melissa Stark noted that Smith-Njigba did hit his head on the field prior to coming off.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe was already being tended to on the sidelines about halfway through the third quarter for an apparent foot injury.
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