Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori passes physical, set to come off PUP list
Key Points:
- Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori has passed his physical and will return from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after recovering from right ankle surgery.
- Emmanwori, a 2025 second-round pick, had been sidelined due to a high ankle sprain last season and a subsequent low sprain before Super Bowl LX, but played through the injury in the Super Bowl victory.
- Fullback Robbie Ouzts has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season due to a neck injury sustained during last season's playoffs.
- Emmanwori's rehabilitation was featured on "Hard Knocks," showing significant progress as he transitioned from using a boot and scooter to walking without a limp.
- Ouzts, a 2025 fifth-round pick, missed the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl last season because of his neck injury.