Seahawks push back after Druski's mispronunciation at NFL Honors
TL;DR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba won the 2026 NFL Offensive Player of the Year at NFL Honors, but Druski's deliberate mispronunciation of his name drew backlash from Seahawks players and staff, who criticized the moment as disrespectful and overshadowing the award.
- Seahawks slam Druski for mispronunciation of Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s name at NFL Honors Awful Announcing
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the ‘best in the world.’ He also personifies the Seahawks’ attitude The New York Times
- Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba named 2025 AP NFL Offensive Player of Year NFL.com
- Comedian faces backlash after butchering Seahawks star’s name during award show The Seattle Times
- NFL Honors 2026 results: JSN prevails, Mike Macdonald only gets 3rd for Coach of the Year Yahoo Sports
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