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Seahawks list Nick Emmanwori as questionable for season opener against Patriots

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:58 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Seahawks list Nick Emmanwori as questionable for season opener against Patriots

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks enter their Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots with uncertainty surrounding the availability of safety Nick Emmanwori. Emmanwori, who underwent off-season ankle surgery, is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday night’s contest at Lumen Field. While he spent the duration of training camp inactive, limited participation in recent practices has kept his status active as a game-time decision. The team has already ruled out safety Ty Okada for the game, adding pressure to the secondary unit. Emmanwori emerged as a significant defensive contributor during his 2025 rookie season, recording 81 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Kickoff for the season opener is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.

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Status Watch

•Nick Emmanwori is questionable for the Wednesday night game against the New England Patriots.
•Ty Okada is ruled out for the Seahawks.
•Emmanwori participated in limited practice sessions following off-season ankle surgery.
•The Seahawks kick off their season at 8:20 p.m. ET at Lumen Field.
•Emmanwori recorded 81 tackles and 2.5 sacks in his rookie season.

Latest Updates

11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Announce Nick Emmanwori’s Final Injury Status for Patriots Rematch

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Nick Emmanwori has spent much of the offseason recovering from offseason ankle surgery. Will he be able to suit up for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1? The post Seahawks Announce Nick Emmanwori’s Final Injury Status for Patriots Rematch appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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