Uchenna Nwosu to bein training camp on Physically Unable to Perform list
Nwosu has battled injuries for the past two years. His 2022 season was strong, recording 9.5 sacks in all 17 games (plus the Wild Card round) played. For his efforts, the Seahawks rewarded him with a three-year extension during the 2023 offseason. Unfortunately, Nwosu was limited to only six games that year due to a pectoral injury.
The 2024 campaign wasn't much better, as a knee injury suffered in the preseason prevented him from playing in the first four games. Upon his return, Nwosu was immediately re-injured and missed the following seven games as well. Once again, Nwosu was limited to only six games last season, but did play in the final five.
We at Seahawks Wire will continue to monitor the situation and give updates as they occur. Nwosu is an incredibly talented player when healthy, and because of the injuries, it seems he is being forgotten as an asset for this defensive line. Should his body heal successfully and he finds his 2022 self, this defensive front could become even more suffocating for Seattle.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
14 hours ago
- USA Today
Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals, ppd.
Update 8:04 p.m. ET: Friday's Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals game was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as a part of a split doubleheader Saturday with the opener set for 2:40 p.m. ET and the second contest set for 7:15 p.m. Original column below (published 1:56 p.m. ET) The Cleveland Guardians (51-51) face the Kansas City Royals (50-53) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium in K.C. is set for 8:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Guardians lead 4-2 The Guardians snapped a 4-game winning streak with a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles Thursday. OF Steven Kwan left the yard twice to give him 8 homers on the year. 3B Jose Ramirez is hitting .333 with 3 homers and 6 RBIs the last 7 days and has 8 homers and 18 RBIs this month. The Royals are 3-3 out of the All-Star break and had Thursday off after taking 2 of 3 at the Chicago Cubs. They won 8-4 Wednesday. 1B Vinnie Pasquantino left the yard twice to give him 17 dingers on the year. Cleveland sits 3 games out of a Wild Card spot, and K.C. is right behind it at 4½ back. Guardians at Royals projected starters RHP Gavin Williams vs. RHP Michael Wacha Williams (6-4, 3.54 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 104 1/3 innings. Wacha (4-9, 3.62 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 97 innings. Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Guardians at Royals odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:56 p.m. ET. Guardians at Royals picks and predictions Guardians 4, Royals 3 Moneyline The Guardians are the same team at home as on the road. They're 25-25 at home and 26-26 on the road. They're also 17-9 inside the division. Wacha has a career-low 6.8 K/9, and I like the upside for the GUARDIANS (-105) here. If Williams can keep his walks in check, they should cruise. Run line/Against the spread Give me GAVIN WILLIAMS OVER 4.5 STRIKEOUTS (-140). He has 11, 5 and 8 K's in his last 3 GS and 5+ K's in 4 of his last 5 starts against K.C. Over/Under It's slated to be 83 degrees with wind going all over the place. There's also a 40% chance of rain. Kauffman is a big park, and neither team has a great offense (CLE 26th at 3.9 R/game; K.C. 29th at 3.5 R/game). I'll LEAN UNDER 8 (-105). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @rdodsonsports on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba embraces increased role ahead of his 3rd season
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When the Seattle Seahawks traded two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers and released Tyler Lockett in March, it highlighted the franchise's confidence in wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Still, the 23-year-old Smith-Njigba couldn't hide his longing for both Metcalf and Lockett following the Seahawks' third day of training camp on Friday. 'I miss those guys,' Smith-Njigba said. 'Those are two great guys that I call friends. It sucks that they're not here with me, but I know they're going to ball out where they're at.' Smith-Njigba said he has kept in touch with both Metcalf and Lockett, who's now with the Tennessee Titans. But entering his third NFL campaign, Smith-Njigba recognizes he will take on a more prominent role after catching a career-high 100 passes for 1,130 yards last season. Two years removed from his time at Ohio State, Smith-Njigba is the Seahawks' top wideout and one of the league's more accomplished receivers. 'I'm excited about that role,' Smith-Njigba said. 'Every year that I play football, high school, college, that year three is a role I get excited for because I know the offense, I know the DNA in the building, and I can put that on the field and guys can follow it. I can be a leader by example; I love that role and I'm super excited for this year.' Smith-Njigba benefited last season from not being the sole receiver opponents had to worry about. Defenses should be on higher alert for him this year, but it's not as if he's suddenly become the elder statesman of the group. Namely, there's 32-year-old Cooper Kupp, who signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seahawks in March after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. 'He brings a next-level mindset,' Smith-Njigba said. 'I'm super excited to be with him in that receiver room. Another stellar receiver, great receiver, and I'm just blessed to be in the room with him.' Outside of those two, there aren't many proven wideouts, or ones who are still in their primes. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 30, appears likely to be the third option. Jake Bobo, who is known more for his blocking than receiving abilities, is entering his third season and drew praise from coach Mike Macdonald following Friday's practice. A cluster of young wideouts is in camp as well, including rookies Tory Horton and Ricky White III. Smith-Njigba sees it as his responsibility to help those players, much as Metcalf and Lockett did for him. 'Talking to those guys that came before me, taking that next step is very important,' Smith-Njigba said. 'Those guys showed me the way, so I always feel like I need to give back. I love to do that, love to be in that position. Hopefully I can take the standard and push it forward.' Smith-Njigba also hopes to keep developing his relationship with new quarterback Sam Darnold. In the early stages of camp, Smith-Njigba described that relationship as continuing to grow. It began over the offseason as the two trained together in Southern California. Smith-Njigba hopes he and Darnold can achieve all the personal and team goals he has for the 2025 season. 'Right now, I feel great in the position and role I'm in,' Smith-Njigba said. 'I know if I help my team win, if I go out there and perform at my best and help my team win, all the accolades will come. That's my mindset. Deep playoff run, go win us a ring in January and February, playing winter football, is my goal.' ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
17 hours ago
- Associated Press
Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba embraces increased role ahead of his 3rd season
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When the Seattle Seahawks traded two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers and released Tyler Lockett in March, it highlighted the franchise's confidence in wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Still, the 23-year-old Smith-Njigba couldn't hide his longing for both Metcalf and Lockett following the Seahawks' third day of training camp on Friday. 'I miss those guys,' Smith-Njigba said. 'Those are two great guys that I call friends. It sucks that they're not here with me, but I know they're going to ball out where they're at.' Smith-Njigba said he has kept in touch with both Metcalf and Lockett, who's now with the Tennessee Titans. But entering his third NFL campaign, Smith-Njigba recognizes he will take on a more prominent role after catching a career-high 100 passes for 1,130 yards last season. Two years removed from his time at Ohio State, Smith-Njigba is the Seahawks' top wideout and one of the league's more accomplished receivers. 'I'm excited about that role,' Smith-Njigba said. 'Every year that I play football, high school, college, that year three is a role I get excited for because I know the offense, I know the DNA in the building, and I can put that on the field and guys can follow it. I can be a leader by example; I love that role and I'm super excited for this year.' Smith-Njigba benefited last season from not being the sole receiver opponents had to worry about. Defenses should be on higher alert for him this year, but it's not as if he's suddenly become the elder statesman of the group. Namely, there's 32-year-old Cooper Kupp, who signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seahawks in March after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. 'He brings a next-level mindset,' Smith-Njigba said. 'I'm super excited to be with him in that receiver room. Another stellar receiver, great receiver, and I'm just blessed to be in the room with him.' Outside of those two, there aren't many proven wideouts, or ones who are still in their primes. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 30, appears likely to be the third option. Jake Bobo, who is known more for his blocking than receiving abilities, is entering his third season and drew praise from coach Mike Macdonald following Friday's practice. A cluster of young wideouts is in camp as well, including rookies Tory Horton and Ricky White III. Smith-Njigba sees it as his responsibility to help those players, much as Metcalf and Lockett did for him. 'Talking to those guys that came before me, taking that next step is very important,' Smith-Njigba said. 'Those guys showed me the way, so I always feel like I need to give back. I love to do that, love to be in that position. Hopefully I can take the standard and push it forward.' Smith-Njigba also hopes to keep developing his relationship with new quarterback Sam Darnold. In the early stages of camp, Smith-Njigba described that relationship as continuing to grow. It began over the offseason as the two trained together in Southern California. Smith-Njigba hopes he and Darnold can achieve all the personal and team goals he has for the 2025 season. 'Right now, I feel great in the position and role I'm in,' Smith-Njigba said. 'I know if I help my team win, if I go out there and perform at my best and help my team win, all the accolades will come. That's my mindset. Deep playoff run, go win us a ring in January and February, playing winter football, is my goal.' ___ AP NFL:
