If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times, and I’ll say it a thousand more: the worst part of sports are injuries. The NFL preseason is a breeding ground for them, and unfortunately, the Seattle Seahawks are dealing with one to a player they definitely did not want to see end up hurt.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, first round rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is underdoing wrist surgery in Philadelphia. The hope is he can still be ready for the regular season, but he did suffer an injury during Seattle’s second preseason game.
Seahawks’ first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is undergoing wrist surgery today in Philadelphia, but still could have a chance to be ready for the start of the regular season, per sources. Surgery will determine how long he will miss. He hurt his wrist Saturday night vs. Dallas.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 22, 2023
This is certainly a brutal development, especially after a strong performance against the Cowboys where he hauled in all three passes for 58 yards. The Seahawks drafted JSN in the first round because they needed legitimate depth at wide receiver behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
However, the NFL is a “next man up” league. JSN at no risk to not have a roster spot, but his absence does open the door a little further for other players at the position to make the final cut. One such suiter who has been making quite the case lately is undrafted rookie out of UCLA Jake Bobo. In both games – on offense and special teams – Bobo has made a notable impact.
Update:
Coach Pete Carroll says JSN fractured his wrist and could miss the next 3-4 weeks.
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