Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori remains iffy for NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is considered questionable for the team's Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. Emmanwori underwent ankle surgery in July and his status for the season debut remains uncertain. The team recently released safeties Rodney Thomas II and D'Anthony Bell, though the personnel moves do not necessarily indicate Emmanwori will be ready to play. Because neither player is subject to waivers, the Seahawks can sign them to the practice squad and elevate them to the active roster for the upcoming game. Official injury reports for the Week 1 showdown will be filed by both teams on Saturday. Seattle and New England are scheduled to face off in a rematch of the final game from the 2025 season.
- •Nick Emmanwori underwent ankle surgery in July.
- •The Seahawks open the 2026 season against the New England Patriots.
- •Seattle released safeties Rodney Thomas II and D'Anthony Bell.
- •Official injury reports for Week 1 are expected on Saturday.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Nick Emmanwori ‘iffy’ for Week 1
"The second year safety may not be ready for the season opener after ankle surgery in July.
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