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Nick Emmanwori injury update: Seahawks star spotted with heavy limp at team hotel

Danby: Daniel Hager02/05/26DanielHagerOn3

Seahawks star rookie safety Nick Emmanwori, who was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team, was limited on Wednesday with an ankle injury that he suffered during practice. Per the Seahawks’ pool report, Emmanwori injured his ankle while defending a pass in practice. He, however, walked off the field on his own.

After practice, the South Carolina alum was seen having trouble getting out of a car and limping into the team hotel. The video quickly picked up viral steam.

“He had an ankle 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,” head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday afternoon.

Emmanwori, who was selected with the No. 35 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, would be a monstrous absence for Seattle if he is unable to go in Super Bowl LX. In 14 games this season, Emmanwori recorded 81 tackles, 11 pass deflections, 2.5 sacks, and one interception. He has formed a deadly duo with Devon Witherspoon in the Seahawks secondary, anchoring ‘The Dark Side’ defense.

The rookie was one of five Seahawks limited in practice on Wednesday. That was alongside left tackle Charles Cross (foot), left tackle Josh Jones (ankle, knee), fullback Robbie Ouzts (neck), and NFC Championship MVP quarterback Sam Darnold (oblique).

Quarterback Sam Darnold was also limited in practice for Seahawks on Wednesday

There are, however, no concerns about Darnold potentially missing Super Bowl LX. Drew Lock is Seattle’s backup quarterback. “Sam’s right on schedule,” Mike Macdonald said. “So we’ve had this plan over here the last X amount of weeks, and it varies every day. And today he had a great day, so we’re right on schedule.”

Darnold has quietly evolved into one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the league, as he’s led his teams (Minnesota and Seattle) to a 30-7 record across the past two seasons. In that span, the USC alum boasts 8,367 passing yards and 60 touchdowns with 26 interceptions.

Tight end Eric Saubert (hamstring), wide receiver Jake Bobo (hand), fullback Brady Russell (hand), linebacker Ernest Jones IV (chest), safety Julian Love (shoulder), and linebacker Drake Thomas (shoulder) are also present on the injury report, but practiced in full on Wednesday.

Seattle knocked off the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round before holding off the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. They will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, which New England won 28-24 thanks to a game-clinching interception at the goal-line by defensive back Malcolm Butler.