"The trophy read 'oefensive' instead of 'offensive.'"
Error Discovery
The NFL has acknowledged a typographical error on the Offensive Player of the Year trophy awarded to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The league stated that the trophy read "oefensive" instead of "offensive," though some observers reported it as "defensive."
League Response
NFL chief spokesman Brian McCarthy apologized for the mistake and confirmed that a corrected trophy is being created and shipped to Smith-Njigba. The league publicly affirmed his status as an offensive player.
Proposed Resolution
A suggestion was made to auction the incorrectly inscribed trophy and donate the proceeds to a charity of Smith-Njigba's choice.