Approaching the conclusion of the Super Bowl week, the NFL community is focused on the NFL Honors event scheduled for Thursday evening, where the most significant accolades for the 2025 campaign will be distributed.
Premier Defensive Athlete — Myles Garrett, Defensive End for the Browns
Top Offensive Freshman — Tetairoa McMillan, Wide Receiver with the Panthers
Annual Guardian Award — Joe Thuney, Offensive Guard for the Bears
Resurgence Athlete of the Year — Christian McCaffrey, Running Back for the 49ers
Head Coach Excellence Award — Mike Vrabel, leading the Patriots
However, an additional set of injury updates was released on Thursday, offering further insights into the status of important athletes for both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots ahead of Sunday’s game.
It seems both starting signal-callers are in good health and prepared for action, as the Patriots’ quarterback, Drake Maye, engaged in full practice sessions on both Wednesday and Thursday, notwithstanding a reported shoulder ailment, based on the team’s official injury bulletin.
The Seahawks’ quarterback, Sam Darnold, similarly completed Thursday’s practice without restriction, having been partially limited on Wednesday due to an oblique strain sustained several weeks prior.
Conversely, on the defensive end, rookie safety Nick Emmanwori of the Seahawks sustained an ankle issue during Wednesday’s practice, leading to his absence from Thursday’s workout. Emmanwori stated his intention to participate on Sunday.
Regarding the Patriots, linebacker Harold Landry did not attend Thursday’s practice subsequent to a limited appearance on Wednesday, whereas his fellow linebacker, Robert Spillane, rejoined practice in a restricted capacity following his complete absence on Wednesday.
Stay updated with Yahoo Sports for the newest NFL developments and player health reports in the days preceding Super Bowl LX.
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Predictably, the leading coach of the Patriots secures this honor, having guided his squad to the Super Bowl during his inaugural season at the helm.
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The 49ers’ running back delivered an exceptional performance this season, participating in all 17 matchups after being sidelined for much of the prior season due to multiple physical setbacks.
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The Bears’ guard is the recipient of this newly established accolade, instituted to acknowledge the contributions of offensive line players.
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The Panthers’ wide receiver secures the recognition, having achieved more than 1,000 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
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This outcome is unsurprising, given Garrett’s achievement of setting a new NFL record with 23 sacks during the current season.
This marks the second Defensive Player of the Year accolade for the Browns’ defensive end, who previously received the honor in 2023.
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Bijan Robinson, the Falcons’ running back, appears to be serving as the disc jockey for this evening’s NFL Honors ceremony:
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Prior to the commencement of the primary event, a few preliminary awards are being disclosed. McDaniels secures the league’s most esteemed assistant coaching honor even as he readies his Patriots squad for their Super Bowl appearance.
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Following today’s revelation that Emmanwori incurred a mild ankle sprain during Wednesday’s practice, he was absent from Thursday’s session.
Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks’ head coach, expressed confidence that Emmanwori would participate on Sunday.
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Jon Hamm, the event’s presenter, is present for this evening’s broadcast, which is set to commence at 9 p.m. ET.
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Robert Spillane, a linebacker for the Patriots, resumed practice with restrictions subsequent to his absence from Wednesday’s session.
Conversely, linebacker Harold Landry was not present at Thursday’s practice, despite having participated on Wednesday.
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A further international fixture has been unveiled, with the Dallas Cowboys slated to compete in the NFL’s inaugural regular season contest held in Rio. Specifics regarding the date and opposing team are yet to be determined.
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The offensive front of the New England Patriots enjoyed their concluding team dinner before Super Bowl LX on Wednesday evening at Mastro’s Steakhouse, and it appears the substantial players had a memorable night. Over 50 Shirley Temples were reportedly consumed.
This ultimate collective meal proved to be successful as the Patriots gear up to concentrate intensely in the forthcoming days ahead of Super Bowl LX.
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Sam Darnold, the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback, remarked that the current period has resembled a mini-training camp during his media availability, which was the team’s final press session before Super Bowl LX this Sunday.
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New England aims to surpass their shared record for the most Super Bowl victories, currently held alongside the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both franchises presently possess six titles, and a triumph on Sunday would establish the Patriots as the initial NFL team to secure seven Super Bowls.
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Mike Macdonald, the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks, verified that freshman safety Nick Emmanwori is expected to compete in Super Bowl LX this upcoming weekend, despite twisting his ankle during practice earlier in the week.
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The Seattle Seahawks stand out as one of the most formidable teams in terms of point advantage as they head into the Super Bowl. Throughout their 19 games this season (combining regular and postseason play), they have surpassed their adversaries by a margin of 230 points. Since the 2000 season, only four teams have achieved a greater point differential.
Seattle concluded the season with the top-ranked scoring defense, conceding merely 292 points (an average of 17.2 points per game) across 17 contests.
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This video shows Nick Emmanwori, the Seattle Seahawks’ safety, returning to the team hotel, exhibiting a slight limp as he enters. Emmanwori departed Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle problem. He exited the playing surface independently and is observed in the footage moving without aid.
