Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori suffered an ankle injury during practice on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as the team prepares for Super Bowl 60 against the New England Patriots. The injury occurred late in practice while Emmanwori was defending a pass. He was able to walk off the field on his own accord, with players and coaches offering comfort.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the injury, stating, “He had an ankle (injury) today. We brought him in to look at it, and we’ll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps.”
Emmanwori, a second-round draft pick, had a significant impact during the regular season, recording 81 tackles, 2.5 sacks, an interception, and 11 pass breakups in 14 games. He has also contributed in the playoffs with a fumble recovery and four passes defended.
In other injury news, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who had been limited with a shoulder issue, fully participated in practice. Linebacker Robert Spillane was the only Patriots player to miss practice due to an ankle injury sustained in the AFC championship game. The Seahawks are also dealing with injuries to their left tackles, Charles Cross and Josh Jones, who were limited in practice.
This report was provided by the Associated Press.
