Seahawks Rookie Safety Nick Emmanwori Suffers Ankle Injury at Super Bowl Practice

Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori sustained an ankle injury during practice at San Jose State University. The injury occurred as he defended a pass during the session, which took place as Seattle gears up for the Super Bowl matchup against New England.

Details of the Injury

During Wednesday’s practice, Emmanwori walked off the field independently after suffering the injury. His teammates and coaches provided comfort as he left the field. Seahawks’ defensive coordinator, Macdonald, reported on the injury, stating, “He had an ankle injury today. We brought him in to look at it, and we’ll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps.”

Optimistic Outlook

On Thursday, Coach Macdonald offered a more positive assessment, indicating that Emmanwori has a low ankle sprain. He noted, “He’s going to do the walkthrough today.” Macdonald expressed confidence in Emmanwori’s recovery, saying, “He’s doing great. Just got to make sure we handle it the right way.” While optimistic, he mentioned the team would remain cautious leading up to the game.

Nick Emmanwori’s Season Performance

• Second-round draft pick
• 14 regular-season games
• 81 tackles
• 2.5 sacks
• 1 interception
• 11 pass breakups
• Playoff stats: 1 fumble recovery, 4 passes defended

Additional Injury Updates

Meanwhile, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who had a shoulder concern, participated fully in practice. Maye, who led the league with an impressive passer rating of 113.5, was limited earlier but has shown improvement.

Other Injury Reports

• Linebacker Robert Spillane: Did not participate due to an ankle injury from the AFC championship game.
• Seahawks left tackles Charles Cross and Josh Jones: Both limited due to lower-body injuries.

As the Super Bowl approaches, the Seahawks are closely monitoring Emmanwori’s condition while preparing for the critical matchup against the Patriots. The team aims to balance caution with the urgency of the championship game.