Video later circulated showing Emmanwori limping into the Seahawks’ team hotel, but Thursday morning brought a more hopeful update. Emmanwori told ESPN’s Jeff Darlington that he woke up feeling fine.
Darlington relayed that the 21-year-old rookie said there is “not much pain at all” and that he feels he has enough playing experience to avoid full reps in the immediate days ahead, noting the injury does not appear serious and isn’t a high ankle sprain like Week 1.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald reinforced the upbeat read, saying Emmanwori is “fully expected” to play in the Super Bowl, aligning with the player’s outlook.
As a 21-year-old rookie, Emmanwori’s status remains a developing storyline heading into Sunday’s matchup with New England, with the team monitoring his progress and preparing for all contingencies. Updates will continue as more information becomes available.
