The NFC West is heading toward another heated battle, with the Seattle Seahawks entering the season as Super Bowl champions. The Los Angeles Rams have responded by adding Aaron Donald to a defense already featuring Myles Garrett, creating a formidable challenge for Seattle.
The two divisional rivals played close games last year, including the Rams’ 38-37 overtime loss, and this latest roster move adds another edge to the rivalry. Now, one Seahawks defender has offered a cheeky reaction to what the Rams have built.
Nick Emmanwori Reacts to Rams Adding Aaron Donald
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori wasted little time responding after Donald announced his return to the NFL. Donald will join Garrett on a defensive unit that immediately becomes one of the most feared groups in the league.
Emmanwori reacted to the move on X with a four-word message: “All that for us.”
The comment comes from a player who just helped Seattle win Super Bowl LX. It highlights the growing tension between two NFC West teams that have struggled to separate themselves from each other on the field.
All that for us 😂🫡
— Nick Emmanwori (@3mmanwori) August 31, 2026
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Prior to adding Donald alongside Garrett, the Rams acquired Trent McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson. Those moves give their secondary more flexibility while creating better conditions for their pass rushers.
That setup presents a difficult case for a Seattle offense that ranked 12th in PFN NFL Offense Impact Rankings for 2025.
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Donald can generate interior pressure, while Garrett attacks from the edge. Protecting against both simultaneously could force the Seahawks into tough decisions before the snap.
The Seahawks and Rams know just how tight this rivalry can be. They split their regular-season games before Seattle won the NFC Championship Game by four.
Their next meeting won’t come until Christmas night in Week 16, followed by a rematch two weeks later.
Those matchups could carry major implications for the NFC West title and the NFC playoff race.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald could lean on quick throws, screen passes, and heavy protection packages to reduce the Rams’ chances of reaching the quarterback. Getting the ball out quickly will matter, especially against a front capable of creating pressure without sending extra rushers.
The Rams may have built their defense around two generational pass rushers, but Emmanwori’s response shows Seattle is not intimidated. The Seahawks will soon have to back up that confidence when the two teams take on the field.
