If Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba wasn't tuned in to the NFL news Wednesday morning, he probably did not expect to see what unfolded when he finally caught up on social media. That receiving room will likely look quite different next season.

Njigba's workload for the 2025 season has increased exponentially. Major news hit the Pacific Northwest regarding the Seahawks wide receiver room, as the team released Tyler Lockett and agreed to a trade request from DK Metcalf.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was third in the league in receiving yards (568) and 10th in receptions (35). He missed the next two games with an MCL sprain, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba took over Seattle's offense.

Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) in the first half at State Farm Stadium.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a phenomenal season for the offense in 2024. JSN led the team in receptions (100), receiving yards (1,130), and touchdowns (6). He finished ninth in the entire league in catches and 12th in yards.

One of the Arizona Cardinals' NFC West rivals is undergoing a huge transition at receiver. The Seattle Seahawks will be turning over the receiver room to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The team announced the release of Tyler Lockett,

Metcalf is just 27 years old, but is due an extension. He has just one more year remaining on a three-year, $72 million contract extension that he signed in 2022. Metcalf responded to the bump in pay by putting together back-to-back 1,

This request came less than an hour after his teammate and mentor, veteran WR Tyler Lockett was released by Seattle, potentially paving the way for Seahawks young WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba to lead the receiver room if Metcalf is traded.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba scores on the NFC's first play of the possession with a 46-yard catch and run during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon ...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes the catch along the sideline for the NFC during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride hauls in a touchdown catch ...