Overview
- The Seahawks announced Tuesday that second-year defensive back Nick Emmanwori passed his physical after offseason ankle surgery, an official step toward activation from the active/PUP list.
- Passing the physical makes Emmanwori eligible to begin practicing with the team, but coaches have not committed to a timeline and say his availability for Week 1 on Sept. 9 is possible but not certain.
- Emmanwori had surgery in July to address an ankle problem that began the week before Super Bowl LX, and coach Mike Macdonald said the operation was chosen to protect the player’s long-term career.
- In the same roster update the Seahawks placed fullback Robbie Ouzts on season-ending injured reserve and made immediate depth moves that will affect special teams and short-yardage packages.
- Emmanwori is a versatile, heavy-box safety who finished his rookie season with 81 tackles and high-impact plays, so his return would change Seattle’s personnel groupings and the roles of players such as D’Anthony Bell, Bud Clark and Julian Neal.