Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he's fine after concussion evaluation

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 60 after being taken to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.

Smith-Njigba, the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, appeared to get banged up when he was tackled by New England cornerback Marcus Jones on a four-yard completion midway through the third quarter. After the Seahawks secured their second championship in franchise history, Smith-Njigba said he was fine when asked about his head.

“Man,” Smith-Njigba said, “I'm on cloud nine right now.”

The injury came during a quiet night for Smith-Njigba. The NFL’s leader in yards receiving during the regular season had three catches for 24 yards when he left the field. Smith-Njigba finished the evening with four catches for 27 yards and no touchdown receptions.

With Smith-Njigba held in check, Cooper Kupp led the Seahawks with six receptions for 61 yards. Second-year tight end AJ Barner had Seattle's lone offensive touchdown, a 16-yard score early in the fourth quarter.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) wait to take the field for the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, font, is unable to catch a pass as New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson defends during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, right, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) makes a catch during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

TORONTO (AP) — Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis is headed to the 10-day injured list because of a sprained left knee, manager Derek Shelton said after Friday night's 10-4 loss at Toronto.

Right-hander Cody Laweryson will go on the 15-day IL because of a right forearm strain, Shelton said. The Twins will make corresponding roster moves before Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays.

Lewis, who is batting .222 with two homers and eight RBIs, injured his knee on a swing in Thursday’s home win over Detroit. He stayed in that game but did not play Friday.

The first overall pick in the 2017 draft, Lewis has been plagued by injuries in his career, including tearing the ACL in his right knee in both 2021 and 2022.

Laweryson has a 4.26 ERA and one save in five appearances. He has struck out eight and walked two over 6 1/3 innings.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Cody Laweryson reacts during the eighth inning of baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis celebrates after hitting a single to score 2 runs batted in during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis celebrates after hitting a single to drive in a run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, April 3, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)