Emmanwori Out for Opener, Seahawks Adjust | Seattle Seahawks News

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV dropped a bombshell: nickel back Nick Emmanwori won’t play in the opener, despite recent light practice. The ankle surgery survivor missed camp and preseason, and isn’t ready for full-contact work — which means he’s still weeks away from game action. With rookie Bud Clark out for the season and safety Ty Okada sidelined, the secondary is already thin — and losing free-agent cornerback Riq Woolen doesn’t help. Coach Mike Macdonald’s got to get creative, but the defense remains confident. Rushing Emmanwori back? Not an option. He’ll be sidelined at least until Week 1 — maybe longer — as the team prioritizes his long-term health over short-term fixes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cb77df96c831567