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Smith-Njigba leaves Super Bowl to get tested for head injury

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seattle Seahawks' star wide receiver, was evaluated for a concussion during Super Bowl 60 after leaving the field in the third quarter. Despite a quiet performance with only three catches for 24 yards, he returned to the game in the fourth quarter after being cleared from concussion protocol.

Smith-Njigba leaves Super Bowl to get tested for head injury

Credit: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, Calif.

Key Highlights

  • Smith-Njigba exited the game in the third quarter due to a head injury.
  • He had only three receptions for 24 yards before his exit.
  • After evaluation, he returned to the field in the fourth quarter.
  • Smith-Njigba was recently named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year.
  • The Seahawks were leading the game 12-0 when he was injured.
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Sources

  1. Smith-Njigba leaves Super Bowl to get tested for head injury
  2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury: Seahawks star to blue tent in Super Bowl
  3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update: Seahawks star heads to medical tent during Super Bowl 60
  4. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returns to Super Bowl after concussion evaluation
  5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update: Seahawks star exits Super Bowl

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