Turns out, his coach’s initial optimism on Nick Emmanwori is not warranted.

Mike Macdonald said Monday afternoon that further medical tests the day after the rookie safety injured his ankle on the fifth defensive play of the Seahawks’ opening-game loss to San Francisco revealed ligament damage. It could sideline a dynamic, key piece to Seattle’s defense beyond its game Sunday at Pittsburgh (1-0).

Emmanwori could miss at least four weeks.

“It is a high-ankle for Nick,” Macdonald said.

That is the type of sprain higher up the leg that has a longer recovery time than a standard, lower sprain.

When will the Seahawks have Emmanwori back as a player that Macdonald moves from safety to outside linebacker to inside backer around his defense?

“Let’s call it week-to-week at this point,” Macdon

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