The depth behind Smith-Njigba was wiped out after Seattle released veteran Tyler Lockett and traded DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith-Nijigba was the last man standing and while he's more than capable of being the No. 1 option, there wasn't anyone on the roster capable of taking the pressure off his shoulders.

The Seattle Seahawks have a new-look offense for the 2025 NFL season, parting ways with Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, and Tyler Lockett. Third-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be one of the few familiar faces,

Shortly after the Seahawks-Raiders deal was consummated, Cannan Smith-Njigba, a former Yankees prospect who played in the majors for the Pirates and remains an unsigned MLB free agent, posted on X, “Jaxon wake up you gotta see this.”