{"id":456330,"date":"2026-02-05T22:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/456330\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T22:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:14:11","slug":"nfl-news-live-updates-ahead-of-super-bowl-2026-sam-darnold-optimistic-about-state-of-his-oblique-nick-emmanwori-dealing-with-ankle-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/456330\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL news, live updates ahead of Super Bowl 2026: Sam Darnold optimistic about state of his oblique; Nick Emmanwori dealing with ankle injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re a little past the midway point of Super Bowl<\/a> week and intrigue remains over the injury status of the starting quarterbacks of the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye fully participated in Wednesday\u2019s practice, according to the team\u2019s injury report<\/a>. He even gave a demonstration on the health of his shoulder<\/a>, which has been a subject of fascination this week.<\/p>\n

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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold gave an update on his oblique injury, which he worked his way through nicely leading into the NFC championship game last month.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels really good,\u201d Darnold told reporters Wednesday<\/a>. \u201cDefinitely the time off has helped a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet he was limited for the eighth straight practice since suffering the injury on Jan. 15.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the ball, rookie safety Nick Emmanwori went down with an ankle injury in practice Wednesday. According to the pool report from Kalyn Kahler<\/a>, Emmanwori suffered the injury while defending a pass play. Per the report, he was able to walk off the field on his own.<\/p>\n

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Further specifics aren\u2019t yet known, and it\u2019s unclear if he\u2019ll be limited for Sunday\u2019s contest just yet.<\/p>\n

Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news and injury updates leading up to Super Bowl LX.<\/p>\n

Live84 updates\"CrissThu, February 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

The New England Patriots\u2019 offensive line had their last team dinner before Super Bowl LX on Wednesday night at Mastro\u2019s Steakhouse and it sounds like the big fellas had quite the evening. More than 50 Shirley Temples were estimated to have been ordered.<\/p>\n

This final group meal turned out to be a good one as the Patriots prepare to lock in the next few days leading up to Super Bowl LX.<\/p>\n

\"CrissThu, February 5, 2026 at 1:18 PM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold said this has felt a little like training camp while speaking to the media during the team\u2019s last day of availability until Super Bowl LX on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\"CrissThu, February 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

New England is on a quest to break their tie for most Super Bowl wins with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both teams currently have six, and a win on Sunday would make the Patriots the first NFL team to win seven Super Bowls.<\/p>\n

\"CrissThu, February 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that rookie safety Nick Emmanwori will play in Super Bowl LX this weekend after rolling his ankle in practice this week.<\/p>\n

\"CrissThu, February 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the best teams we\u2019ve seen in terms of point differential entering the Super Bowl. They\u2019ve outscored opponents this season through 19 games (regular + postseason) by 230 points. Only four teams since the 2000 season have outscored opponents by more points.<\/p>\n

Seattle ended the season as the No. 1 scoring defense, allowing just 292 points (17.2 ppg) in 17 games.<\/p>\n

\"CrissThu, February 5, 2026 at 8:18 AM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is seen in this video arriving back to the team hotel and limping as he walks inside. Emmanwori left Wednesday\u2019s practice with an ankle injury. He left the field under his own power and is walking without assistance in the video.<\/p>\n

\"RyanWed, February 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori left practice early on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. He went down while defending a pass late, and walked off the field on his own.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe had an ankle today, we brought him in to look at it, and we\u2019ll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps,\u201d Macdonald said, via a pool report from Kalyn Kahler<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s unclear if the injury will carry over into Sunday\u2019s contest, Emmanwori would be a big loss for Seattle if he can\u2019t go.<\/p>\n

\"TarohnWed, February 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM PST<\/p>\n

Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was a full participant in Wednesday\u2019s practice, according to the team\u2019s injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Maye was listed as questionable in the initial injury report after missing practice time with a shoulder injury and illness. Patriots defensive lineman Joshua Farmer was also a full participant in Wednesday\u2019s partice with an hamstring injury, while linebacker Harold Landry and offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. were limited with knee injuries. Patroits linebacker Robert Spillane did not practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury<\/p>\n

The Patriots will take on the Seahawks in the Super Bowl on February 8.<\/p>\n

\"CrissWed, February 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner will join NBC\u2019s Super Bowl pregame show. Who better to give their analysis on this game, since the 49ers and Seahawks met three times this season. Warner only appeared in six games this year due to a fractured ankle suffered in October.<\/p>\n

Despite dealing with injuries all season, San Francisco ended the season with 12 wins and a wild card round victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. They were eliminated by Seattle in the divisional round, and went 1-2 in three matchups with their division rival. So, Shanahan and Warner should be able to provide great insight into this game.<\/p>\n

Wed, February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM PST<\/p>\n

\"CrissWed, February 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

Legendary 49ers running back Roger Craig is getting his nod into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to a report from NBC Bay Area<\/a>. Like the names that didn\u2019t make it that were already leaked, Craig\u2019s potential induction may have also been leaked prematurely.<\/p>\n

In 1985, Craig became the first running back in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards and gain 1,000 receiving yards. That season, Craig rushed for 1,050 yards and caught 92 receptions for 1,016 receiving yards. He had 15 total touchdowns that year and played in all 16 games.<\/p>\n

\"CrissWed, February 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has come a long way since being drafted as the No. 3 overall pick of the Jets in 2018. After three years in New York and two in Carolina, Darnold was viewed as a bust by many, and he reflected on that Wednesday while speaking to reporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not always going to be perfect,\u201d Darnold told members of the media.<\/p>\n

Wed, February 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM PST<\/p>\n

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Wed, February 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM PST<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald says that quarterback Sam Darnold is in a \u201cgreat spot\u201d with his oblique injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s definitely gradually increasing by the day,\u201d McDonald said. \u201cSome days more than the others. But he\u2019s in a great spot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Darnold has been nearly flawless in Seattle\u2019s two playoff games en route to Super Bowl LX. In those two games, Darnold has completed close to 70% of his passes for 470 yards, 4 touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 122.4 passer rating.<\/p>\n

Wed, February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM PST<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

\"CrissWed, February 4, 2026 at 10:48 AM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

Seattle pass rusher Demarcus Lawrence is appreciating the opportunity he has to finally play in a Super Bowl in his first year with the Seahawks. Lawrence spent his first 11 NFL seasons in Dallas and never advanced past the divisional round of the postseason. His acquisition has been a huge factor in Seattle\u2019s magical season, with Lawrence\u2019s 53 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries. Lawrence also had two fumble recoveries he returned for touchdowns, which led the league.<\/p>\n

\"FrankWed, February 4, 2026 at 10:18 AM PST<\/p>\n

Frank Schwab<\/p>\n

SANTA CLARA, Calif. \u2014 We\u2019ll get to Josh McDaniels\u2019 head-coaching record in a moment, but first, he deserves some flowers.<\/p>\n

McDaniels is back in the Super Bowl,<\/a> which is a familiar spot for him. He is one of the few New England Patriots who have been a part of all six Super Bowl championship teams for the franchise. He was an assistant for the first three title teams (personnel assistant in 2001, defensive assistant in 2003, quarterbacks coach in 2004) and an offensive coordinator for the final three.<\/p>\n

This one is different, and potentially historic. McDaniels is back without head coach Bill Belichick or quarterback Tom Brady.<\/a> Now it\u2019s Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye, the latter of which McDaniels helped develop into an MVP candidate in Maye\u2019s second season.<\/a><\/p>\n

Having a huge season without Brady and taking Maye to a star level is impressive, and so is this: If the Patriots win Super Bowl LX,<\/a> it will be the fourth time McDaniels has won a Super Bowl ring as a coordinator. That would tie Steve Spagnuolo\u2019s NFL record for Super Bowl wins<\/a> as a coordinator. McDaniels doesn\u2019t turn 50 years old until April.<\/p>\n

More on McDaniels\u2019 strange, successful career<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Josh<\/p>\n

Josh McDaniels could win his seventh Super Bowl ring on Sunday, and his record-tying fourth as a coordinator. (Hassan Ahmad\/Yahoo Sports)<\/p>\n

\"ChrisWed, February 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM PST<\/p>\n

Chris Cwik<\/p>\n

Tom Brady cast doubt on his first-year Hall of Fame chances Tuesday, saying he should “be a little concerned” about missing the cut once he gets his name on the ballot.<\/p>\n

Brady made those comments during an appearance on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” on Tuesday. Brady was asked about both Bill Belichick’s and Robert Kraft’s reported misses from voters, and took issue with both men missing out on the Hall of Fame in their first years of eligibility.<\/p>\n

Near the end of his response about Kraft, Brady added, “Maybe it’s not trending so well for ex-Patriots<\/a>. Maybe I should be a little concerned here.”<\/p>\n

MORE<\/a><\/p>\n

Wed, February 4, 2026 at 9:52 AM PST<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane is recovering from an ankle injury he aggravated during the AFC title game against the Broncos. He has a sunny disposition about being ready for the Seahawks on Super Sunday.<\/p>\n

Tue, February 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM PST<\/p>\n

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