Analysis: How Nick Emmanwori’s Injury Impacts Seahawks’ Defense

Analysis
Written By Corbin Smith

Only a few plays into his NFL debut, Nick Emmanwori demonstrated why the Seahawks have been so excited to unleash him in Mike Macdonald’s defense. But after suffering a high ankle sprain on the same play, the team will have to audible schematically until he can return.

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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