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Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Migba, expressed his dissatisfaction with a penalty to hear the world.
Smith-Njigba, 23, was called to a maintenance penalty which won a touch of the table in the fourth quarter of the victory of the Seahawks 23-20 against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday evening at the State Farm Stadium.
The Seahawks balloon carrier Zach Charbonnet seemed to have a precipitated touch just inside the 10 yards line, but Smith-Njigba was kept on a defensive back and drew the flag.
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Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Migba (11), warms up before the Minnesota Vikings in Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, December 22, 2024. (Images Steven bisig / Imagn)
Smith-Njigba was shown by speaking to a referee, then turned away just in front of the head referee Alex Kemp when he announced the penalty to the crowd and broadcast his frustrations.
“It’s bulls —!” Smith-Njigba shouted, which was taken on the microphone of Kemp strong and clear.
Kemp ceased to speak and launched a black look at Smith-Migba while he was passing before resuming the announcement of the penalty. The Seahawks were held to a basket on this possession to do it 20-6.
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The Large Seattle Seahawks recipient, Jaxon Smith-Mightba (11), takes place against the Cardinals of Arizona in the third quarter at the Glendale Farm Stadium Stadium, Arizona, September 25, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images)
Amazon Prime’s broadcaster, Al Michaels, congratulated Kemp for not having launched a flag on Smith-Migba for his comment.
“Good call from Alex Kemp so as not to launch [a flag] – You know, that’s one thing if you say something in an open microphone. But if the microphone is not open, no, you get out of it, “said Michaels.
Smith-Njigba managed four catches for 79 yards in victory, including a taking on final possession to set up the botter Jason Myers for the winning basket for the Seahawks.
The Large Seattle Seahawks recipient, Jaxon Smith-Mightba (11), takes place against the Cardinals of Arizona in the third quarter at the Glendale Farm Stadium Stadium, Arizona, September 25, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images)
Smith-Njigba was one of the most productive receivers in the NFL this season, because the Bowler Pro Bowler has 26 catches for 402 yards and a touched in four games.
The Seahawks (3-1) will try to continue their hot start when they play the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay, which are currently 3-0, in week 5.
