Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba Caught on Hot Mic Swearing at Referee

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s fiery outburst during a crucial moment in the team’s 23-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals has sparked a mix of reactions from fans, analysts, and league officials. The incident occurred during a fourth-quarter holding penalty that negated a potential touchdown by the Seahawks’ running back Zach Charbonnet. As the penalty was announced to the crowd, Smith-Njigba was seen conversing with referee Alex Kemp before walking away. The moment was captured on the referee’s microphone, where the player openly expressed his frustration, shouting ‘That’s some bulls—!’ before walking away. Kemp, who was mid-announcement, reportedly glared at Smith-Njigba and did not call the player for a flag. This decision drew praise from Amazon Prime broadcaster Al Michaels, who noted that the comment was made on a hot mic and thus did not warrant a flag. Smith-Njigba, who contributed four catches for 79 yards and a touchdown in the game, remains one of the league’s most productive receivers this season, with 26 catches for 402 yards and a touchdown in four games. The Seahawks, now 3-1, will look to continue their strong start when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are currently 3-0, in Week 5.