Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba yells NSFW complaint into ref's microphone after penalty

Billy Heyen

Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba yells NSFW complaint into ref's microphone after penalty image

It's probably best to make sure you're not walking by a live microphone before cursing at a referee.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba didn't make sure of that on Thursday night, and a whole stadium got to hear his complaint.

JSN was called for holding to bring back what would've been a touchdown run by Zach Charbonnet.

And as the official began to make his penalty call, Smith-Njigba walked by and screamed," That's some bulls—."

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The referee stopped what he was doing and gave JSN a staredown.

But Smith-Njigba did get away without a further penalty.

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It was a big call, too.

Instead of the touchdown, the Seahawks had to settle for a field goal at the end of the drive.

With more than nine minutes left, they went up 20-6, instead of 24-6.

But it could've been worse. Smith-Njigba certainly could've earned himself a second penalty on the same play for that loud, well-heard complaint.

At least wait a bit to voice your displeasure next time, JSN.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle