Mike Macdonald uncertain on Nick Emmanwori's status for Seahawks opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Head coach Mike Macdonald remained vague regarding safety Nick Emmanwori's availability for the Seahawks' season opener against New England on September 9. Emmanwori underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery earlier this month after managing a sprained ankle during Super Bowl 60. While league sources believe he will play, Macdonald is cautious with expectations to alleviate pressure on the young player. Emmanwori's recovery timeline is unclear, as he will remain on the physically-unable-to-perform list until he passes a team physical. Meanwhile, D'Anthony Bell is stepping into Emmanwori's role during training camp, following the latter's surgery.
- •Nick Emmanwori had ankle surgery earlier this month.
- •Mike Macdonald is noncommittal about Emmanwori's return.
- •The Seahawks face the Patriots in the opener on September 9.
- •D'Anthony Bell may fill Emmanwori's role during training camp.
- •Emmanwori is on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald noncommittal on S Nick Emmanwori's availability for Week 1
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mike Macdonald’s noncommittal on Nick Emmanwori’s status for Seahawks opener
"The 22-year-old star had arthroscopic ankle surgery this month, after he played through a sprain in Super Bowl 60.
"Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori required arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle earlier this month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:16 AMMike Macdonald noncommittal on S Nick Emmanwori's availability for Week 1
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori required arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle earlier this month.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:51 PMWhy Mike Macdonald’s noncommittal on Nick Emmanwori’s status for Seahawks opener
The 22-year-old star had arthroscopic ankle surgery this month, after he played through a sprain in Super Bowl 60.
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