'I'll be back sooner than later': Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba updates injury status
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has spent the majority of his 2022 season on the sideline.
Through the first four games, the Ohio State junior receiver has missed two games and played 38 total snaps per Pro Football Focus. But Smith-Njigba tweeted out a message to Buckeyes fans Sunday night, telling them he would be back "sooner than later."
"Kills me that I haven't been out there yet," Smith-Njigba tweeted. "I know God has a bigger plan! I'll be back sooner than later. I know my brothers gonna keep handling business."
Kills me that I haven’t been out there yet. I know God has a bigger plan! I’ll be back sooner than later.I know my brothers gonna keep handling business! Love y’all 💯 Go Bucks
— JSN (@jaxon_smith1) September 26, 2022
After Saturday night's 52-21 win against Wisconsin, Ohio State coach Ryan Day did not disclose whether Smith-Njigba re-aggravated an apparent hamstring injury he suffered during the Notre Dame game that kept him off the field against Arkansas State and limited the receiver to 23 snaps against Toledo per Pro Football Focus.
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“We’ll get him going on Tuesday,” Day said, “and hopefully make some progress, and get to see him play next week.”
Through two games, Smith-Njigba has four catches for 36 yards.
The Ohio State football program does not address specifics of players' injuries.
Ohio State football's 2022 schedule
Week 1: Ohio State 21, Notre Dame 10
Week 2: Ohio State 45, Arkansas State 12
Week 3: Ohio State 77, Toledo 21
Week 4: Ohio State 52, Wisconsin 21
Week 6:Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Oct. 8, East Lansing, Mich.
Week 8:Ohio State vs. Penn State, Oct. 29, State College, Pa.
Week 11: Ohio State vs. Maryland, Nov. 19, College Park, MD.
Week 12: Ohio State vs. Michigan, at noon Nov. 26, Columbus, Ohio
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