Seahawks list Nick Emmanwori as questionable for season opener against Patriots
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
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.
- •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.
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- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori out for Super Bowl rematch against Patriots
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- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Emmanwori injury update: Seahawks roster moves are bad sign for safety's Week 1 status
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- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Announce Nick Emmanwori’s Final Injury Status for Patriots Rematch
"The Seattle Seahawks aren’t taking any chances with their safety depth hours before kicking off the 2026 NFL season. With Nick Emmanwori officially questionable for Wednesday night’s Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots , Seattle signed safety A.J. Finley from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated Rodney Thomas II, […] The post Seahawks news: Seattle adds a safety with Nick Emmanwori questionable appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"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.
"The Seahawks, already without Ty Okada for Wednesday's opener against the Patriots, also ruled out safety Nick Emmanwori, who is working his way back from ankle surgery.
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External links- ESPN NFLSep 10, 2026, 12:37 AMSeahawks down two safeties with Emmanwori (ankle) ruled out for opener
The Seahawks, already without Ty Okada for Wednesday's opener against the Patriots, also ruled out safety Nick Emmanwori, who is working his way back from ankle surgery.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:33 PMSeahawks' Nick Emmanwori out for Super Bowl rematch against Patriots
The Seahawks will be without a key piece of their defense as they launch their Super Bowl repeat bid against the Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:09 PMSeahawks news: Seattle adds a safety with Nick Emmanwori questionable
The Seattle Seahawks aren’t taking any chances with their safety depth hours before kicking off the 2026 NFL season. With Nick Emmanwori officially questionable for Wednesday night’s Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots , Seattle signed safety A.J. Finley from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated Rodney Thomas II, […] The post Seahawks news: Seattle adds a safety with Nick Emmanwori questionable appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:04 PMNick Emmanwori injury update: Seahawks roster moves are bad sign for safety's Week 1 status
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:35 PMSeahawks make multiple moves for Patriots season opener after Nick Emmanwori update
The Seattle Seahawks made multiple moves with Nick Emmanwori’s availability uncertain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:58 PMSeahawks Announce Nick Emmanwori’s Final Injury Status for Patriots Rematch
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.
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