NFL apologizes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for ‘Offensive Player of the Year’ trophy gaffe
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Key Points:
- Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba received an NFL Honors plaque for Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) with a misspelling, labeling him as Defensive Player of the Year instead.
- The NFL acknowledged the error, explaining it was due to a misspelling of "Offensive" as "Oefensive" on the plaque rather than a confusion between offensive and defensive awards.
- NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy apologized to Smith-Njigba and confirmed a corrected trophy is being made and shipped.
- The league emphasized their recognition of Smith-Njigba's offensive excellence despite the plaque mistake.
- Further updates will follow to ensure the new trophy accurately reflects Smith-Njigba’s Offensive Player of the Year honor.