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Nick Emmanwori is the Key to Seahawks Defensive Success The Seattle Seahawks have Nick Emmanwori thriving in his second season in the NFL.

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Returns to Sunday's game Emmanwori (hamstring) returned to Sunday's game against the Commanders, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Emmanwori exited the contest due to a hamstring injury. However, the injury wasn't enough to keep him off the field for the remainder of Week 3, though it's worth monitoring moving ahead. With Emmanwori back in the equation, Julian Neal, Maxen Hook and Nehemiah Pritchett will likely log fewer snaps the rest of the way.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Emmanwori Injury Update: Latest News On Seahawks Stud Defensive Back Things are going from bad to worse in the secondary for the Seattle Seahawks, as now Nick Emmanwori has a hamstring injury.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Seahawks at Commanders In-Game Injury Updates: Nick Emmanwori (Hamstring) Questionable To Return In-Game Injury News From The Week 3 Matchup Between Seattle and Washington

3 DAYS AGO • SEAHAWKS.COM

Questionable to return Sunday Emmanwori is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a hamstring injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Emmanwori was expected to work in a larger role Sunday after having his snaps limited in Week 2 against the Cardinals in his first game back from offseason ankle injury. He's now working through a new issue, and while he's being evaluated by medical staff, the Seahawks will need to turn to the likes of Julian Neal, Maxen Hook and Nehemiah Pritchett to step into larger roles in the secondary, given that Ty Okada (hamstring) and Julian Love (calf) are both inactive.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aden Durde Recaps Week 2, Looks Ahead To Matchup at Commanders Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with the media to discuss how the Seahawks defense is deploying its unique skill sets, highlig...

5 DAYS AGO • SEAHAWKS.COM

'Significantly higher' workload in Week 3 Emmanwori (ankle) will have a "significantly higher" workload in Week 3, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.

Impact Emmanwori made his 2026 campaign debut in the 31-7 win over Arizona in Week 2 after missing the opener while still working his way back from July ankle surgery, finishing with one solo tackle in nine defensive snaps. Although head coach Mike Macdonald didn't reveal exactly how much Emmanwori will play in Week 3 versus Washington, he stated that the nickel corner would "be out there a good bit."

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Head Coach Mike Macdonald Previews Week 3 vs. Commanders Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed reporters as the Seahawks began their first normal seven-day week of the season ahead of an ear...

6 DAYS AGO • SEAHAWKS.COM

Limited in return Emmanwori recorded one solo tackle during Sunday's 31-7 win at Arizona.

Impact In his first game back after undergoing surgery to address an ankle issue back in July, Emmanwori appeared to be on a relatively strict snap count, playing just eight defensive snaps. His snap share should expand as the season progresses, and he'll be hoping to get more work in Week 3 at Washington.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Second-Year Safety Nick Emmanwori 'Felt Good' In Limited Return To Action Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori played in his first game after ankle surgery sidelined him throughout training camp.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Good to go against Arizona Emmanwori (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Emmanwori was unable to play against the Patriots in Week 1 due to an ankle injury, but the second-year pro has been given the green light by medical staff to play in Sunday's NFC West tilt. He played a key role in the Seahawks' run to the Super Bowl last year and finished the 2025 regular season with 81 tackles (56 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and 11 pass defenses (including one interception) across 14 games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Is Nick Emmanwori Playing Today? Seahawks Safety Injury Update The Seattle Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2, but will they have safety Nick Emmanwori on the field?

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Questionable for Sunday's contest Emmanwori (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Emmanwori logged limited practices throughout Week 2. The versatile slot cornerback is not healthy enough to avoid an injury designation heading into the weekend, but there is a good chance the second-year player could suit up for the Seahawks' first divisional opponent. If Emmanwori is still a week away, Nehemiah Pritchett will likely handle the slot cornerback role when the Seahawks play nickel defense.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Emmanwori (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The slot cornerback didn't play in the Seahawks' Week 1 win over the Patriots after practicing on a limited basis ahead of that contest as well. He is looking likely to at least enter the weekend with an injury designation. Emmanwori enjoyed a standout rookie campaign a year ago, recording 81 tackles (56 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and 11 pass breakups, including an interception, during the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Injury Report Updates on Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada Injury Report #2 of the week is out, and unfortunately not much changed from yesterday, which means there are many unknowns heading into the...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Limited in practice Wednesday Emmanwori (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official sitereports

Impact Emmanwori was unable to overcome his ankle injury and suit up for last Wednesday's 13-10 victory over the Patriots. The slot cornerback is one of the most important parts of coach Mike Macdonald's Seattle defense, meaning a potential return for next Sunday's divisional contest against the Cardinals would be significant. Emmanwori will need to upgrade to full practice participation to dodge any injury designation ahead of the game.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Nick Emmanwori will miss the opener for the Seahawks vs. the Patriots

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is inactive for the team’s season opener against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Inactive for Week 1 Emmanwori (ankle) is inactive for Wednesday's game against the Patriots.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Emmanwori injury update: Seahawks roster moves are bad sign for safety's Week 1 status | Sporting News The Seattle Seahawks made a few roster moves on Wednesday evening that amount to a bad sign for safety Nick Emmanwori's chances of playing.

SEPTEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seahawks' latest move says plenty about Nick Emmanwori's Week 1 status Nick Emmanwori seems unlikely to play in Week 1 after the Seattle Seahawks' moves just hours before the game against the New England Patriot...

SEPTEMBER 9 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Is Nick Emmanwori playing tonight? Latest on Seahawks S for Week 1 clash vs. Patriots The Seattle Seahawks still have some uncertainty in defense ahead of Wednesday night's Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots, especially when it comes to safety Nick Emm...

SEPTEMBER 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Seahawks vs. Patriots injury report: Latest on TreVeyon Henderson, Nick Emmanwori, Ty Okada and more for Week 1 The New England Patriots are set to kick off their regular season on Wednesday evening with a challenging trip to Seattle, where they will meet the Seahawks at Lumen Field.

SEPTEMBER 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Iffy to play in season opener The Seahawks list Emmanwori (ankle) as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Patriots, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Emmanwori has been a limited participant in practice this week while he continues to work his way back from surgery on his right ankle, which he underwent in late July. The Seahawks will likely re-evaluate Emmanwori early Wednesday before rendering a decision on his status before the team submits its inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. ET opening kickoff. If Emmanwori ends up sitting out the season opener, the Seahawks would be down both of their starting safeties, as Ty Okada (hamstring) has already been ruled out.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Nick Emmanwori will miss the opener for the Seahawks vs. the Patriots