Seahawks reportedly seek receiver to complement Smith-Njigba

Through nine games, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 71 catches for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns, leading the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns while keeping Seattle’s passing game productive amid quarterback uncertainty. His dominance has also exposed a lack of consistent support: Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed and the rest of the receiving corps have produced little by comparison, prompting reports that the Seahawks are seeking another receiver before the trade deadline. Seahawks reporter John Boyle cautioned that increasing Smith-Njigba’s already league-high 99 targets could invite turnovers against extra coverage and raise injury concerns over a 17-game season, underscoring the need for other options. Tight end AJ Barner offered one such option in Seattle’s win over Arizona, scoring once on a short run and once as a receiver; Smith-Njigba has advocated continuing to involve him in both roles.