Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori has ankle surgery, expected to play W1
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori undergoes ankle surgery and is placed on the PUP list, though he is expected to be ready for Week 1.
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The Seattle Seahawks have placed safety Nick Emmanwori on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list following ankle surgery. Other players added to the PUP list include Kenny McIntosh, Tyrone Broden, and nose tackle Deven Eastern.
ESPN reports that Emmanwori is expected to play in Week 1. Coverage from The Seattle Times and Seattle Sports focuses on the reasons and implications of his surprise placement on the PUP list, while NFL.com notes the inclusion of Deven Eastern.
Future developments center on the recovery progress of Emmanwori and the other players currently on the PUP list.
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Quick answers
Why was Nick Emmanwori placed on the PUP list?
He underwent ankle surgery.
When is Emmanwori expected to return to play?
According to ESPN, he is expected to play in Week 1.
Who else was placed on the PUP list alongside Emmanwori?
The Seahawks also placed Kenny McIntosh, Tyrone Broden, and Deven Eastern on the list.
Coverage (7)
- Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori underwent ankle surgery but expected back for Week 1 NBC Sports · 4h ago
- Bump’s hope about Nick Emmanwori going on Seahawks PUP list Seattle Sports · 4h ago
- NFL news roundup: Seahawks place NT Deven Eastern on physically unable to perform list NFL.com · 4h ago
- What happens now with Seahawks’ Emmanwori a surprise on PUP list Seattle Sports · 4h ago
- Seahawks Place Nick Emmanwori, Kenny McIntosh & Tyrone Broden On PUP List Seattle Seahawks · 4h ago
- Why Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori was placed on the PUP list The Seattle Times · 4h ago
- Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori has ankle surgery, expected to play W1 ESPN · 4h ago
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