Uchenna Nwosu cleared his physical, returning as a defensive leader for the Seahawks. Coach Mike Macdonald stated it is unclear if he will be ready for Week 1, although Nwosu is expected to return around the season's start. Nwosu, recovering from knee surgery, has struggled with injuries, playing 12 games combined over the last two seasons. Due to uncertainty regarding his status, the Seahawks have considered adding a veteran edge defender. Nwosu restructured his contract for the 2025 season, reducing compensation by approximately $7 million.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu passed his physical, indicating potential return to practice, although his availability for Week 1 remains uncertain according to Coach Macdonald.
Nwosu, recovering from offseason knee surgery, has faced injury challenges, playing only 12 games over two years. His presence boosts the Seahawks' edge defense.
Coach Macdonald expressed optimism about Nwosu's recovery, stating, 'It's exciting because to my knowledge, we're ahead of schedule.' This affirms Nwosu’s hard work and training regimen.
Despite Nwosu's restructured contract to reduce 2025 compensation by nearly $7 million, his knee surgery recovery led to the Seahawks exploring options for additional experienced edge defenders.
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