Seattle Seahawks declare Nick Emmanwori and six others inactive against New England
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks released their official inactive report ahead of tonight’s game against the New England Patriots. Starting safety Nick Emmanwori is sidelined, leaving the secondary short-handed alongside fellow safety Ty Okada, who was previously ruled out. Wide receiver Tory Horton is also inactive after being listed as questionable earlier in the week. To address the roster gaps, Seattle signed safety AJ Finley from the practice squad and elevated Rodney Thomas II and running back Velus Jones Jr. on Wednesday. The Patriots also confirmed their inactives list, which includes cornerback Karon Prunty, running back TreVeyon Henderson, and linebacker Erick Hunter. These roster adjustments force both teams to rely on depth players as they prepare for the opening matchup of the 2026 season.
- •Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada are both inactive for the Seattle secondary.
- •Tory Horton is out for the Seahawks after being listed as questionable.
- •AJ Finley, Rodney Thomas II, and Velus Jones Jr. were added to the active roster.
- •New England will be without Karon Prunty, TreVeyon Henderson, and Erick Hunter.
- •Both teams designated an emergency third-string quarterback for the game.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori out for season opener versus Patriots
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Emmanwori will miss the opener for the Seahawks vs. the Patriots
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Emmanwori and 6 others INACTIVE for Seahawks tonight vs Patriots
"Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is inactive for the team's season opener against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury. Emmanwori has been working his way back from offseason ankle surgery and was limited in practice all week. The other inactive players for Seattle are receiver Tory Horton (hamstring), guard Beau Stephens, tight end Nick Kallerup and defensive end Mike Morris.
"The Seattle Seahawks have officially ruled starting safety Nick Emmanwori out for their season opener against the New England Patriots.
"Seattle's secondary will be hurting tonight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:38 PMSeahawks S Nick Emmanwori out for season opener versus Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks have officially ruled starting safety Nick Emmanwori out for their season opener against the New England Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:23 PMNick Emmanwori will miss the opener for the Seahawks vs. the Patriots
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is inactive for the team's season opener against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury. Emmanwori has been working his way back from offseason ankle surgery and was limited in practice all week. The other inactive players for Seattle are receiver Tory Horton (hamstring), guard Beau Stephens, tight end Nick Kallerup and defensive end Mike Morris.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:00 PMNick Emmanwori and 6 others INACTIVE for Seahawks tonight vs Patriots
Seattle's secondary will be hurting tonight.
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