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Takes on larger role in 2020 Amadi recorded 54 tackles and seven pass breakups over 14 games (five starts) during the 2020 season.

Impact Amadi operated as the Seahawks' primary slot cornerback in 2020. The 2019 fourth-round pick was solid in his duties, letting up 353 yards (5.7 yards per target) and no touchdowns in coverage. Under contract for two more seasons, Amadi should be the favorite to win the starting job again in 2021, barring a free-agent acquisition or a high draft pick.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Amadi (hamstring) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Coach Pete Carroll told reporters Monday that Amadi was on track to practice this week after missing the last few weeks with the hamstring issue, so the secondary appears to be getting a massive boost. Amadi has operated as the team's slot cornerback when healthy, yielding just 5.4 yards per target and no touchdowns. Consequently, expect him to return to that role during Sunday's divisional game against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On track to practice this week Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Amadi (hamstring) will return to practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The Seahawks' secondary looked lost in Sunday's loss to the Bills, as Amadi and Shaquill Griffin (hamstring) were inactive while Quinton Dunbar (knee) was far from 100 percent. Amadi, the team's slot corner, would be a big boost in Week 10 against the Rams, as he's yielded just 5.4 yards per target and no touchdowns this year.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit against Bills Amadi (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bills, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Amadi didn't practice all week and will miss a second straight game. Last week against the 49ers, D.J. Reed covered for Amadi at slot corner and may be in line for the starting job again, although Ryan Neal could be called upon as well.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting as expected Sunday Amadi (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

Impact The 23-year-old was considered doubtful due to the hamstring injury, so there was never much of an expectation for him to play Sunday. Damarious Randall should step in for slot work in Amadi's absence since Ryan Neal (hamstring) will be starting in place of Jamal Adams (groin/illness).

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Amadi (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact The Seahawks secondary is banged up across the board, as starting cornerback Shaquill Griffin (hamstring/concussion) has been ruled out and Jamal Adams (groin/illness) is questionable. Amadi plays a key role covering the slot, and the Seahawks are running low on viable replacements. Either Damarious Randall or Ryan Neal (hamstring) likely will fill in.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for nickel safety role Amadi is expected to be the Seahawks' nickel safety following news that Marquise Blair (torn ACL) is out for the season, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Amadi served in this role toward the end of the 2019 season and appeared the front runner for the job in 2020 before Blair produced a dominant training camp. When Blair went down in Week 2, Amadi filled in immediately, logging 65 percent of the defensive snaps and eight solo tackles. Head coach Pete Carroll has showered Amadi with praise and believes it will be a smooth transition at the position. He could have his hands full in Week 3 versus the Cowboys, as rookie CeeDee Lamb, who primarily plays in the slot, just torched the Falcons for six receptions for 106 yards in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE