Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leaves Super Bowl, evaluated for concussion

By Canadian Press on February 8, 2026.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was taken to the locker room in the third quarter of Super Bowl 60 to be evaluated for a concussion.

Smith-Njigba, the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, appeared to get banged up when he was tackled by New England cornerback Marcus Jones on a four-yard completion midway through the third quarter.

The injury came during a quiet night for Smith-Njigba. The NFL’s leader in yards receiving during the regular season had three catches for 24 yards when he left the field.

With Smith-Njigba held in check, Cooper Kupp led the Seahawks with six receptions for 61 yards. Second-year tight end AJ Barner has Seattle’s lone touchdown, a 16-yard score early in the fourth quarter.

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Andrew Destin, The Associated Press

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