Seahawks Face Injuries Ahead of Cardinals Game
Seahawks Face Injuries Ahead of Cardinals Game
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If Nick Emmanwori cannot make his season debut, Nehemiah Pritchett is expected to handle the slot cornerback role when Seattle uses nickel defense.
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Seattle has already adapted to Emmanwori’s absence by using linebacker Tyrice Knight for 14 defensive snaps against New England; coach Mike Macdonald said Knight’s transition was “seamless.”
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Tory Horton is set to play for the first time since Nov. 2 at Washington, following a fractured leg last season and a hamstring injury that sidelined him in Seattle’s opener.
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Emmanwori has been listed as a limited participant in all six practices requiring an injury report since his late-July ankle surgery and has not yet completed a full practice, making a limited workload or another absence possible.
The Seattle Seahawks will start Drew Lock at quarterback in Sunday's divisional matchup against Arizona, with star signal-caller Sam Darnold sidelined by a glute injury Athlon Sports. The team has not placed Darnold on injured reserve and set no timeline for his return, leaving his status fluid heading into the game CBS Sports.
Seattle's injury problems extend beyond the quarterback position. Safety Ty Okada is ruled out with a hamstring injury, while safety Nick Emmanwori remains questionable for his season debut after ankle surgery and a hip injury Tri-City Herald. Starting right guard Anthony Bradford is also questionable due to knee and hip issues Bellingham Herald.
Lock Steps In for Injured Darnold
Drew Lock will make the start after Sam Darnold suffered a glute injury that forced him out of practice. CBS Sports reported Darnold remains questionable heading into Sunday. The Seahawks have not ruled out his eventual return, but offered no specific timeline for when the starting quarterback might be available again.
Secondary Depleted by Multiple Injuries
Seattle's defensive backfield faces major staffing challenges. Ty Okada is out after missing all week of practice with a hamstring injury Athlon Sports. Nick Emmanwori, who had ankle surgery in late July, has been limited in all six practices this week and remains questionable for his season debut CBS Sports.
If Emmanwori cannot play, Nehemiah Pritchett will likely take over the slot cornerback role in nickel defense. Coach Mike Macdonald has already used linebacker Tyrice Knight on 14 defensive snaps against New England, with the transition running "seamless" The Olympian. This flexibility will be tested again if Emmanwori sits out.
Offensive Line Uncertainty at Guard Position
Starting right guard Anthony Bradford is questionable after missing Friday's practice due to knee and hip issues Tri-City Herald. Christian Haynes is the likely replacement if Bradford cannot go. The Seahawks have not ruled out Bradford's availability, but his absence from practice suggests caution ahead of the Cardinals game.
Horton Set to Return From Lengthy Absence
Wide receiver Tory Horton is expected to play for the first time since November 2 at Washington CBS Sports. He suffered a fractured leg last season and a hamstring injury that sidelined him in Seattle's opener. His return adds depth to an offense already dealing with quarterback and lineman concerns heading into Sunday's division game.
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