4 Seahawks Earn Prestigious Honor in Advance of NFC Championship Game

Four Seattle Seahawks including receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba are finalists to win an NFL award after their successful regular season.

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The Seattle Seahawks of course aren't finished achieving goals and making memories this season. They host the rival Los Angeles Rams Sunday in the NFC Championship Game for a chance to go to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2016.

Regardless of that game or what might happen in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on Feb. 8, the Seahawks have already left their mark on the 2025 NFL season.

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The league on Thursday announced the finalists for several awards and four Seahawks are getting deserved recognition.

Coach of the Year - Mike Macdonald

In only his second season, he led the Seahawks to a 14-3 record, NFC West championship and a playoff win over the rival San Francisco 49ers. He is credited with leading one of the league's best defenses and striking a positive influence on first-year Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold.

The other finalists are Liam Coen (Jaguars), Ben Johnson (Bears), Kyle Shanahan (49ers) and Mike Vrabel (Patriots)

Defensive Rookie of the Year - Nick Emmanwori

The second-round draft pick is one of the rising star on Seattle's Legion of Boom 2.0 defense. He started 11 games, produced 2.5 sacks, intercepted a pass and blocked a field goal.

The other finalists are Abdul Carter (Giants), James Pearce (Falcons), Carson Schewsinger (Browns) and Xavier Watts (Falcons).

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Offensive Player of the Year - Jaxon Smith-Njigba

He led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards and had 119 catches and 10 touchdown to at times be Darnold's one and only target in Seattle's passing game.

The other finalists are Drake Maye (Patriots), Christian McCaffrey (49ers), Puka Nacua (Rams) and Bijan Robinson (Falcons).

Assistant Coach of the Year - Klink Kubiak

Winners will be revealed at the NFL Honors show Feb. 5 on NFL Network.

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