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Nick Emmanwori Injury Update
Nick Emmanwori scared Seahawks fans for a moment in the win over the Rams. He went down late in the fourth quarter and left the field for a concussion check. He did not come back into the game even though it went to overtime.
The medical team took him to the blue tent first then to the locker room. They were checking him for a possible concussion after a hit while he was breaking up a pass. With other injuries in the secondary on the same night the situation looked worrying for Seattle.
The mood changed after the game. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Emmanwori had cleared the concussion protocol. He explained that the rookie could have returned if the Seahawks had needed another defensive series in overtime.
Seattle had the ball for the final drive that won the game so there was no need to send him back out. That is why the official box score shows that he left but did not return even though he was cleared. The important part for fans is that he is not in the protocol going into next week.
Reporters who cover the team have all used the same phrase for this situation. They call it a best case update after a scary moment. A possible concussion in December for a starting defensive back could have been a big problem for the playoff push.
Current reports say Emmanwori should be ready for Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy and betting sites list him as expected to suit up unless something new happens in practice. There has been no word of any setback since he passed the tests.
Before the injury scare Emmanwori was having a huge game. He finished with 11 tackles which is the most he has had in a single NFL game so far. Over the eight games since the Seahawks bye he has stacked up 54 tackles with 2.5 sacks plus nine passes defended and one interception.
That production is a big reason this update matters so much. Emmanwori has quickly become a key part of Seattle’s defense as a rookie in the nickel and safety roles. Macdonald has praised his energy and his ability to take on more responsibility in the scheme.
The Rams game also showed how thin Seattle is in the secondary. Coby Bryant hurt his knee and is expected to miss time while Riq Woolen is dealing with a knee issue as well. With those injuries the team can not afford to lose another starter in the back end.
Right now the picture is simple. Emmanwori had a short concussion scare against the Rams. He cleared the protocol the same night and was available to return. Barring anything new he is on track to play in Week 17 and stay a central piece of the Seahawks secondary.
Disclaimer
This injury update is based on postgame comments, team reports, and publicly available information at the time of writing. Player status can change based on practice participation or new medical evaluations. Always check official team announcements before making fantasy, betting, or lineup decisions.
