Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday that he “fully expects” rookie nickelback Nick Emmanwori to play in Super Bowl LX, following an ankle injury that raised concern earlier in the week.
Emmanwori suffered a low right ankle sprain after rolling his ankle late in Wednesday’s practice. The injury occurred just days before the Super Bowl, leaving questions about his availability and effectiveness despite optimism from the coaching staff.
According to Pro Football Doc Dr. David Chao, the injury is significant but not season-ending. “This is a low inversion ankle sprain, which gives him a chance to play, but he’s still limping,” Chao said. “It’s three days before the Super Bowl and he’s clearly favoring it.”
Chao said Emmanwori has a realistic opportunity to suit up, though performance remains uncertain. “I think he has a reasonable chance to play as well, but how well he’ll be able to perform is the real question,” Chao said.
The primary concern, Chao noted, is whether the Seahawks can deploy Emmanwori in his usual role. “The question is whether they can just put him out on the field and let him do what he normally does,” he said. “He’s very valuable to the Seahawks.”
While the expectation is that Emmanwori will play, his usage could be adjusted. “At this point, we think he has a reasonable chance to play despite the recent injury, but we don’t think he can necessarily be utilized the same way he has been all season,” Chao said. “So it is definitely a concern and something to watch.”
Emmanwori’s status will remain under close scrutiny as Seattle prepares for Super Bowl Sunday, with his availability likely decided closer to kickoff.
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