Sources say Seahawks’ Jackson Smith-Njegba will undergo wrist surgery

Sources told Schefter that the Seahawks will determine how long Smith-Njegba will be out of action based on the results of the surgery, which will be performed Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Smith-Njegba was injured during Seattle’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday when he was tackled near the goal line after a powerful shot in the second quarter.

The Seahawks selected Smith-Njigba with the 20th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, counting on the former Ohio State star to bolster an already talented receiver team that includes DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. He was one of the standouts in training camp, earning praise for his run on the road and his consistency while constantly making plays in practice and serving as a punt returner.

The 6-foot-tall Smith-Njigba had six receptions for 83 yards over the first two preseason games in Seattle, including his 48-yard catch on Saturday against Dallas. The Seahawks open their season at home on September 10 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Smith-Njegba’s wrist injury would likely be another blow to the Seahawks, who were already without receiver D’Eskridge for the first six games due to the NFL’s suspension. Dareke Young, who is expected to be Seattle’s fourth or fifth receiver, missed time with a groin injury.

The Seahawks’ other first-round draft pick this year, cornerback Devon Witherspoon, has been selected since Aug. 7 with a hamstring injury. Five of Seattle’s last seven first-round picks dating back to 2016 have suffered notable injuries in training camp causing time to miss, including offensive lineman Germán Evidi (2016), running back Rashad Beene (2018), and defensive end L. J. Collier (2019). ).