The Facts: Jaxon Smith-Njigba's rookie season might not start on time. The Seahawks wide receiver is set to undergo wrist surgery for a slight fracture and could miss three to four weeks, HC coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated that Smith-Njigba's injury would require surgery, but a recovery timeline was to be determined. Now, it's seems as though a return for the team's season opener Sept. 10 against the Los Angeles Rams is a longshot, and missing more than one game could be a possibility with that timetable.

Diehards Line:JSN will now have to complete another period of rest and recovery -- much like how he spent most of his final season at Ohio State due to a hamstring injury -- instead of finishing the ramp-up process for the 18-week regular season.