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ArticleWhat we learned after watching Day 12 of Seahawks training campAugust 8, 2026

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One wrinkle I liked was having Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the backfield (nothing new) but lining up Holani in the slot.

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Smith-Njigba used in backfield in new Fleury offensive wrinkles.

Smith-Njigba is being used in the backfield in new offensive wrinkles, including a 21 personal shotgun formation with running backs on either side of Sam Darnold.

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Kubiak's departure and Darnold's efficiency risk create downside concern for JSN.

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Jaxon Smith-NjigbaPositiveRole

Smith-Njigba is the Seahawks' primary WR anchor in 2026.

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Smith-Njigba continues backfield alignment; not new to scheme.

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JSN's league-leading yards and potential increased volume support elite ceiling at 1.03.

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Week 1 WR Projections on @SleeperHQ: 16.4 - Ja’Marr Chase 👑 16.3 - Puka Nacua 16.3 - Amon-Ra St. Brown 15.9 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba 14.2 - AJ Brown 14...

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Smith-Njigba ranked 4th in first-round value; 20th pick in 2023.

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