The Seattle Seahawks will start the season without one of their safeties. Okada has been ruled out for Week 1 against the New England Patriots due to a leg injury.
Several other players are in question for the season opener.
Okada Out, Emmanwori and Horton Questionable
Okada did not practice all week. His absence leaves a gap in the secondary.
Safety Nick Emmanwori and WR Tory Horton are in a different position. Emmanwori was limited in practice all week with an ankle injury. Horton was limited with a leg injury. Both have been listed as questionable for the game against New England.
A questionable tag means their status will likely be decided closer to game time.
Jones Cleared After Knee Issue
OL Josh Jones is no longer on the injury report. He was limited in practice all week with a knee issue but has now been cleared.
His return to full availability is a positive sign for the offensive line.
Four Players Return to Full Practice
A larger group of players practiced in full on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and no longer appear on the injury report. This clears them for Week 1 action.
- TE AJ Barner (side injury)
- G Anthony Bradford (knee)
- CB Julian Neal (leg injury)
- RB Emanuel Wilson (leg injury)
Each of these players took part in a complete practice session. Their removal from the report suggests they are ready to play.
What This Means for the Opener
The Seahawks have a clearer picture of their roster heading into the opener. One player is out, two are questionable, and five have been cleared.
The safety position has lost Okada for the game.
Emmanwori and Horton will be watched closely as the week continues.
The injury report came from Seahawks.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY.
The final decision on questionable players will come before game time.
Key Facts
- Okada: out, leg injury
- Nick Emmanwori: questionable, ankle
- Tory Horton: questionable, leg injury
- Josh Jones: cleared, knee
- AJ Barner, Anthony Bradford, Julian Neal, Emanuel Wilson: cleared after full practice on Sept. 8
Source: sports.yahoo.com
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