The Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is known for being one of the most optimistic coaches in the NFL.
So when he announced that Jaxon Smith-Njigba would only be out three to four weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken bone in his wrist.
There was still worry he’d start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
However, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport delivered a major update on the Seahawks 2023 first-round pick on Monday, August 28.
Rapoport posted, “Smith-Njigba, who recently underwent surgery to repair a small broken bone in his wrist, is expected to begin the season on the active roster, source said.
No word yet on his availability for W1, but avoiding IR/designated to return is a sign he’ll play soon.”