Tyler Lockett was released by the Seahawks, and DK Metcalf has one foot out the door after requesting a trade. We could be looking at a big season for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2025, and he has the potential to be a top-10 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba showed a foul mood on Wednesday following the latest Seattle Seahawks news. He dropped an NSFW reaction after losing one beloved teammate plus another soon. His run with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf is coming to an end through NFL free agency.
If Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba wasn't tuned in to the NFL news Wednesday morning, he probably did not expect to see what unfolded when he finally caught up on social media. That receiving room will likely look quite different next season.
Other top wide receivers apparently didn't see DK Metcalf's request for a trade from the Seattle Seahawks coming. Both the Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill seemed surprised by the Wednesday reports.
Njigba's workload for the 2025 season has increased exponentially. Major news hit the Pacific Northwest regarding the Seahawks wide receiver room, as the team released Tyler Lockett and agreed to a trade request from DK Metcalf.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was third in the league in receiving yards (568) and 10th in receptions (35). He missed the next two games with an MCL sprain, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba took over Seattle's offense.
Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) in the first half at State Farm Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a phenomenal season for the offense in 2024. JSN led the team in receptions (100), receiving yards (1,130), and touchdowns (6). He finished ninth in the entire league in catches and 12th in yards.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba scores on the NFC's first play of the possession with a 46-yard catch and run during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon ...
The Seattle Seahawks released veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett this week, and they are now reportedly exploring trading their other veteran pass catcher. DK Metcalf has requested a trade, per NFL Media,