Emmanwori (ankle) is inactive for Wednesday's game against the Patriots.
Emmanwori had been listed as questionable for Wednesday's opener, but the Seahawks will give him 11 more days to get ready for Week 2 against the Cardinals. With Ty Okada (hamstring) also out, Seattle is really thin on the back end at safety and slot cornerback. AJ Finley, Rodney Thomas, Nehemiah Pritchett, Julian Neal and Avery Smith are all candidates to see more playing time on defense.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Iffy for Week 1
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There is uncertainty about whether Emmanwori (ankle) will be cleared to play against the Patriots on Wednesday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Emmanwori underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery in July, and although he was removed from the PUP list Aug. 11, it's still unclear whether he'll suit up for Seattle's regular-season opener in a Super Bowl LX rematch. The 2025 second-rounder played a key role on the Seahawks' defense last year, and if he's unable to play, then Julian Neal (leg), Avery Smith and Nehemiah Pritchett would all be in line for an elevated workload against New England.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Passes physical
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Emmanwori (ankle) passed his physical Tuesday and has been taken off the Seahawks' active/PUP list, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Emmanwori had surgery ahead of training camp related to a sprained ankle he suffered four days prior to Super Bowl LX, and he has now taken a big step toward returning to the field. It's still not fully clear whether he'll be ready to go by Week 1 of the regular season, however. His status will be worth keeping an eye on as the preseason unfolds.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Uncertainty about Week 1 status
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald responded "I don't know" Saturday when asked about Emmanwori's (ankle) potential availability for Week 1 of the regular season, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
An earlier report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com indicated that Emmanwori would likely be ready to go by the regular-season opener, but there's reason to be at least a little less optimistic about that scenario following Macdonald's comments. Per Bell, Macdonald also confirmed that the surgery Emmanwori underwent recently was tied to the sprained ankle he suffered four days before Super Bowl LX. While the standout defensive back doesn't currently have a definitive timeline to return to the field, Macdonald indicated that Emmanwori isn't dealing with a serious, long-term issue.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Placed on PUP list
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The Seahawks placed Emmanwori (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Emmanwori was on the field for spring and summer offseason workouts, but he now appears to be dealing with an injury in advance of training camp. Once he's deemed healthy enough to resume practicing, Emmanwori will be eligible to come off the PUP list at any point during training camp. The 2025 second-round pick totaled 81 tackles (56 solo), 2.5 sacks, 11 pass breakups and an interception across 14 regular-season appearances as a rookie.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Excels as rookie
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Emmanwori finished the 2025 regular season with 81 tackles (56 solo), 2.5 sacks, 11 pass breakups and an interception through 14 games. He added 13 tackles (10 solo) and four pass breakups through three postseason outings.
Emmanwori was a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year and played a significant role in the Seahawks' path to the Super Bowl. The second-round pick is officially listed as a defensive back, and his ability to move around the formation allowed the Seahawks to keep him on the field regardless of the situation. Emmanwori proved to be a capable run-stopper and pass-rusher when operating as a linebacker, and his coverage skills exceeded expectations as a rookie while still having some room to grow. His flexibility in the formation was vital to keeping offenses guessing. We should expect Emmanwori to continue his upward trajectory in the 2026 season.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Expected to play Sunday
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday that Emmanwori (ankle) is "fully expected" to play Sunday versus New England in the Super Bowl, Jeff Darlington of ESPN reports.
Emmanwori officially was listed as limited Wednesday after rolling his ankle in practice, and per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, Macdonald said the rookie second-rounder is managing a low-ankle sprain. Macdonald also noted that Seattle will be overly cautious with Emmanwori's health, so it won't be surprising if he's limited again or even held out entirely Thursday and/or Friday. What remains to be seen is whether Emmanwori will manage to avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's game.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Posts 11 stops vs. LAR
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Emmanwori registered 11 tackles (seven solo) during the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday.
The rookie second-rounder registered the most tackles of his young career Thursday and finished as the game's third-leading tackler behind Drake Thomas (13) and Ernest Jones (12). In the eight games since the Seahawks' Week 8 bye, Emmanwori has accumulated 54 tackles (39 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and nine pass defenses (including one interception).
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Getting checked on for concussion
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Emmanwori is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's Week 16 game against the Rams.
Emmanwori was hurt while defending a pass late in the fourth quarter. The contest has since gone to overtime, but the impressive rookie defensive back may not be able to return. Cornerback Riq Woolen is also questionable to return due to a knee issue, and safety Coby Bryant has been ruled out with a knee injury of his own, so Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett and Ty Okada are all getting more work than usual.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: First career INT
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Emmanwori recorded six tackles (five solo), a sack and an interception in Sunday's 37-9 win over the Falcons.
Emmanwori struggled with injuries to start the season, but he has been a full-time player in the Seahawks' dominant defense over the last eight games, totaling 47 tackles, nine pass breakups, 1.5 sacks and an interception. The Seahawks utilize Emmanwori as a utility defensive back, as he floats around the formation and is increasingly being used in the pass rush, providing intriguing upside for fantasy purposes.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Records four tackles in win
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Emmanwori recorded four tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-0 win versus the Vikings.
Emmanwori's performance in coverage certainly contributed to Seattle pitching a shutout in Week 13, though that doesn't necessarily show in the box score. He continues to be one of the most promising defensive rookies in the league, and he'll be hoping to show more of what he can do in Week 14 at Atlanta.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Logs eight tackles in Week 12
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Emmanwori registered eight tackles (six solo) during Seattle's 30-24 win over Tennessee on Sunday.
Emmanwori played 74 of 76 defensive snaps (97.4 percent) and finished tied with Patrick O'Connell for the second-most tackles on the Seahawks behind Drake Thomas (10). Emmanwori has logged at least five stops in five of his last seven games, and over that span he has accumulated 42 tackles (28 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and seven pass defenses.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Notches nine stops in Week 6
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Emmanwori posted nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-12 win over Jacksonville.
Emmanwori tied with Drake Thomas for the team leads in tackles. Emmanwori logged a season-high 94 percent defensive snap share for a banged-up Seahawks secondary that was without starters Riq Woolen (concussion), Devon Witherspoon (knee) and Julian Love (hamstring).
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Full practice Thursday
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Emmanwori (ankle) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Emmanwori opened the week as a limited participant at practice Wednesday, but he was quickly able to log a full session one day later. The safety is now all set to operate in his starting role against the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Appears on injury report
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Emmanwori (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Emmanwori has dealt with an ankle injury for most of the season, though he earned a 63 percent defensive snap share in Week 5. His return to the injury report could just be a precaution, but his participation in practice for the rest of the week will be worth monitoring.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Not playing Thursday
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Emmanwori (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
As expected, Emmanwori will miss a third straight game due to an ankle injury that he suffered against the 49ers in Week 1. He'll continue to rehab from his injury and aim to return for the Seahawks' Week 5 clash against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5. Ty Okada will continue to play a prominent role in the secondary in Emmanwori's absence.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Unlikely to play Week 4
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Emmanwori (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Emmanwori is trending toward missing a third consecutive game due to an ankle injury that he picked up during the Seahawks' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. Ty Okada should continue to play a bigger role if Emmanwori is indeed ruled out for Thursday's NFC West tilt.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Won't play Week 3
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Emmanwori (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Emmanwori will miss a second consecutive week due to a high-ankle sprain, though the good news was that he was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday. With Emmanwori and Julian Love (hamstring) both out, D'Anthony Bell and Ty Okada are the top candidates to start alongside Coby Bryant at safety.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Has high-ankle sprain
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Emmanwori is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Emmanwori hurt his ankle early in Sunday's Week 1 loss to San Francisco. He briefly returned but ended up playing just five total snaps (four on defense and one on special teams). Emmanwori's diagnosis of a high-ankle sprain puts his status for Week 2 in serious doubt, and a move to IR isn't off the table, per Dugar.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: No timetable for return
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Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that the team does not have a timetable for Emmanwori's recovery from an ankle injury that he suffered in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Emmanwori went to the locker room early in the first quarter, and while he was able to return for the second, he finished Sunday's game with just five snaps (four on defense, one on special teams) and one solo tackle. A lack of a timetable doesn't bode well for the rookie second-rounder's chances of suiting up for the Seahawks' Week 2 bout against the Steelers. Ty Okada would likely serve as Seattle's backup safety behind Coby Bryant and Julian Love if Emmanwori is unable to play.
