SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) 鈥� Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori expects to play in the Super Bowl at San Jose State University as Seattle prepares to face New England.
Emmanwori said Thursday he was defending a pass on a routine out route, and when he landed, he rolled his ankle on the grass. He walked off the field on his own, and Emmanwori said he expects to play on Sunday.
鈥淚t just kind of caught me off guard,鈥� Emmanwori said. 鈥淣obody really wants to get hurt or banged up during the Super Bowl week or any week like that. It just kind of caught me off guard.鈥�
Emmanwori said he injured the same ankle as the one he banged up in Week 1 , but that this time, it isn鈥檛 as severe. Upon waking up Thursday morning, Emmanwori said he was not sore.
Coach Mike Macdonald referred to Emmanwori鈥檚 injury as a low ankle sprain, and even joked with reporters in San Jose before addressing the rookie鈥檚 health.
鈥淭here鈥檚 no way the first question鈥檚 about Nick, is it?鈥� Macdonald said. 鈥淛ust rolled his ankle yesterday and has got a low ankle sprain.鈥�
Emmanwori did not participate in practice Thursday. Even so, Macdonald said he fully expects Emmanwori to play.
鈥淗e鈥檚 doing great, and moving around,鈥� Macdonald said. 鈥淛ust got to make sure we handle it the right way, and probably going to be overcareful and overcautious at this point.”
Emmanwori, a second-round draft pick, appeared in 14 games during the regular season and had 81 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks, one interception and 11 pass breakups in the regular season.
During the playoffs, Emmanwori has a fumble recovery and four passes defensed, including three in the NFC championship game.
To prepare for Super Bowl 60, Emmanwori anticipates watching a lot of film to supplement any missed time on the practice field.
鈥淚t鈥檚 nothing too serious to be even worried about,鈥� Emmanwori said. 鈥淚 definitely feel good and know myself and I鈥檒l be ready to go.鈥�
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