Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori has ankle surgery, expected to play W1
Key Points:
- Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori underwent right ankle surgery and is expected to miss some training camp time but be ready for Week 1 of the NFL season.
- Emmanwori, a 2025 second-round pick, suffered two right ankle sprains during his rookie season but played through the second injury, contributing significantly to Seattle's top-ranked scoring defense.
- The team placed Emmanwori and several other players, including running back Zach Charbonnet recovering from ACL surgery, on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start training camp.
- Emmanwori recorded 11 passes defended, 2.5 sacks, and an interception in 14 games last season, finishing second in AP Rookie of the Year voting.
- The Seahawks' training camp begins Saturday, with their season opener set for September 9 against the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch.