Felger & Massarotti Mike Salk Joins the Show // Seahawks Safety Nick Emmanwori Injured in Practice // Dr. David Chao Joins the Show - 2/5 (Hour 1)
Feb 5, 2026
Mike Salk, Seattle sports radio host, weighs in on the Seahawks and Nick Emmanwori’s injury. Dr. David Chow, sports medicine physician, gives a brief medical take on the ankle sprain and other player health notes. They discuss how the injury looked, Seattle’s depth, game impact and recovery timelines in concise, fast-moving conversation.
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Emmanwori Injury Could Shift Seahawks' Defense
- Mike Salk warns Nick Emmanwori's injury feels like a repeat of the Cam Chancellor Super Bowl situation and could significantly change Seattle's defense.
- He notes Seahawks played some games without Emmanwori and have depth, but the loss still matters.
Versatility Is Emmanwori's Value
- Mike Salk describes Emmanwori as a versatile "big nickel" who functions as safety, corner, and edge setter, boosting defensive flexibility.
- He says Seattle can cope with depth players but Emmanwori's unique skill set still makes him impactful.
Darnold's Past Lingers, Turnovers Key
- Salk is skeptical Sam Darnold shed his 'choking' label entirely but acknowledges Darnold has improved and won 14 regular-season games twice.
- He argues Patriots' best path is forcing multiple turnovers from Darnold to shift the game.