Injury Notes: JSN among Seahawks banged up in Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks played some of the Super Bowl without Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was one of a few players who were evaluated for injuries Sunday.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feb 8, 2026, 9:34 PM Updated: 9:55 pm

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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

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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.

After the Seahawks secured their second championship in franchise history, Smith-Njigba said he was fine when asked about his head.

“Man,” Smith-Njigba said, “I’m on cloud nine right now.”

The Seahawks had a few other players who had to be checked out during the game.

Linebacker Tyrice Knight was also evaluated for a concussion in the second half. Safety Ty Okada had a calf injury that was looked at in the first half. And safety Coby Bryant was slow to get up after a big collision with Patriots tight end Hunter Henry on a failed New England 2-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter. Henry was ruled questionable to return with a head injury.

Seahawks defensive back Nick Emmanwori was a big concern going into the Super Bowl after suffering a low-ankle sprain in practice on Wednesday, but the Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist did not appear to be limited in the game.

Seattle Sports staff made additions to this post.