Darnold says oblique 'good'; Emmanwori injured

ESPN2/5/2026

Summary

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has expressed optimism regarding his oblique injury, stating that it is "good." Both Darnold and Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald do not seem concerned about the status of the injury as the team prepares for the upcoming Super Bowl. Darnold's positive outlook suggests that he is confident in his ability to perform effectively despite the injury. In contrast, nickelback Nick Emmanwori has encountered a setback, suffering an ankle injury during practice on Wednesday. This injury raised concerns about his availability for the Super Bowl. However, Coach Mike Macdonald has indicated that the Seahawks "fully expect" Emmanwori to play in Super Bowl LX, alleviating some worries regarding his condition. The team's confidence in Emmanwori's recovery suggests that they believe he will be ready for the game. The situation surrounding Darnold and Emmanwori highlights the physical challenges players face as they approach a significant event like the Super Bowl. While Darnold's injury appears manageable, Emmanwori's ankle injury will be closely monitored as the team finalizes its preparations. The Seahawks are focused on ensuring that their key players are in optimal condition for the championship game.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

58d
Age
2
Sources
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1393
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1393/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1393/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

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  1. 2026-02-05
    Darnold says oblique 'good'; Emmanwori injured (current)

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