Jaxon Smith-Njigba on pace to blast 20-year NFL record set by Steve Smith
As great as Sam Darnold is playing, there is little doubt as to who the best player on the Seattle Seahawks roster is right now.
The third year is when many NFL wide receivers really put it all together and begin living up to their full potential. That certainly seems to be the case for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is blowing the competition out of the water at his position.
Entering Week 11, JSN leads the league with 1,041 receiving yards. That's 210 more than the guy who's in second place, Cincinnati Bengals superstar Ja'Marr Chase. Rams stud Puka Nacua is now a distant third at 775 after starting out the seasonin the lead.
Smith-Njigba isn't just dominating his peers right now, either. He's set himself up to compete with the greatest seasons any wide receiver has ever had in league history. That includes setting a new record in yards per team pass attempt - blowing away a 20-year record set by Panthers great Steve Smith.
JSN No. 1 in YPTPA all-time
There's something to be said for a diversified offense, but this is truly special stuff that JSN is doing this season.
If he continues on this place, he will break Calvin Johnson's all-time record for receiving yards in a single season. That alone would put JSN's 2025 campaign among the best ever at his position. He's not going to sniff the Randy Moss record of 23 touchdowns in a year, but in almost every other category JSN is having a GOAT kind of a season.
Garett Bolles Takes Pay Cut to Stay With Broncos, Vows Loyalty to Denver Fans
In a move that tugs at the heartstrings of Broncos Country, veteran left tackle Garett Bolles has agreed to a pay cut to stay with the Denver Broncos for two more seasons—signaling his desire to finish his NFL career right where it started.
At 33 years old, Bolles could have tested the waters elsewhere. Instead, he opted for loyalty. The longtime Bronco restructured his contract to a two-year, $28 million deal—down from a projected $20 million cap hit in 2024—freeing up valuable space for key extensions, including wideout Courtland Sutton and rising edge rusher Nik Bonitto.
“My whole career’s been with the Broncos,” Bolles said emotionally during a press conference. “At 33, I’m past my prime, but I’m not going anywhere. I want to play two more seasons here before I hang it up.”
Drafted 20th overall in 2017, Bolles has started 115 games for Denver and was named a second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2020. In 2024, he anchored a top-ranked offensive line that protected quarterback Bo Nix, allowing just nine sacks over the final eight games.
But Bolles’ contributions go far beyond stats. His leadership has shaped young linemen like Quinn Meinerz and helped steady the offense under head coach Sean Payton. “Garett’s a Bronco through and through,” Payton told
Fans took to social media to praise Bolles’ gesture. One post read, “Bolles is Denver’s heart! Taking a cut to stay? Legend!” Many pointed to his journey—from a penalty-prone rookie to an elite, dependable tackle.
Off the field, Bolles has made an impact through the Garett Bolles Foundation, which supports dyslexic children. His community work earned him a Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination in 2021.
As the Broncos head into training camp and eye a playoff return with +2500 Super Bowl odds, Bolles remains all-in. “I want another ring for this city,” he said. “Let’s do this together, Broncos Country.”
With loyalty, leadership, and heart, Garett Bolles is staying home—solidifying his legacy as one of Denver’s true cornerstones.
