Seahawks Roster Challenges

Walker, Woolen, and Mafe Among PUP List Starters

Kenneth Walker III, who earned Super Bowl MVP honors, began camp on the PUP list along with cornerbacks Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen, and defensive end Boye Mafe, according to Seattle PI. The PUP list means those players cannot practice until they are medically cleared. Being on PUP at the start of camp does not automatically mean a player misses regular-season games.

Running backs Zach Charbonnet, Emanuel Wilson, Jadarian Price, and George Holani were also placed on the PUP list before camp opened, Houston Chronicle reported. Charbonnet tore his ACL during the divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, making his timeline the most uncertain of the group.

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Safety Emmanwori Expected Ready for Preseason Opener

Standout safety Nick Emmanwori was placed on the PUP list after ankle surgery, Lethbridge Herald reported. However, there is optimism around the team that he will be cleared and ready to play in Wednesday's preseason opener against New England. Emmanwori emerged as one of Seattle's defensive playmakers last season.

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Tory Horton Returns Healthy After Early Season Exit

There was at least one encouraging sign at camp. Second-year wide receiver Tory Horton was healthy and running routes, according to Leader Telegram. A shin injury cut his 2024 season short before he could make a full impact. Horton's return gives Seattle a boost at a position that could use depth behind the starters.

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Macdonald Pushes Seahawks to Raise the Bar Again

Despite the injury concerns, coach Mike Macdonald is not dwelling on last year's title. He sees this season as a chance to prove the Seahawks can compete at a high level again, BDT Online reported. Winning back-to-back championships is one of the hardest things to do in the NFL.

Macdonald is in just his second year as Seattle's head coach. He won a Super Bowl in his first full season on the job — a remarkable turnaround for a franchise that had missed the playoffs the year before. Winnipeg Free Press noted that the quick success has raised expectations across the league.

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