Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori prepares for season opener against Patriots

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori participated in practice sessions Thursday ahead of the team's season opener against the New England Patriots on September 9. Emmanwori engaged in stretching and warm-up exercises with teammates, marking a progression in his recovery following arthroscopic ankle surgery in July. While his status for the game remains uncertain, the defensive player was seen moving on the field rather than observing from the sidelines. The Seahawks declined to place Emmanwori on the physically unable to perform list, which would have required him to sit out at least four games. He previously suffered a low ankle sprain during the lead-up to Super Bowl LX in February, an injury that persisted throughout the offseason. Seattle continues to monitor his availability as the team begins its title defense next week.

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