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Druski Faces Backlash for Mispronouncing Seahawks Player's Name

2/20/2026

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Comedian Druski mispronounced Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's name at the NFL Honors ceremony, drawing backlash.
On CBS Mornings, Druski said he apologized and reached out, but there was no response.
The Seattle Seahawks organization criticized Druski's actions and stressed the need to respect players' names.
He acknowledged the incident as a misstep and maintained that humor sometimes involves taking risks.

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Comedian Druski mispronounced Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's name at the NFL Honors ceremony, drawing backlash.
On CBS Mornings, Druski said he apologized and reached out, but there was no response.
The Seattle Seahawks organization criticized Druski's actions and stressed the need to respect players' names.
He acknowledged the incident as a misstep and maintained that humor sometimes involves taking risks.