Overview
- Seattle stood pat on cornerback Riq Woolen at the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline after weeks of discussions about a possible move.
- The club’s lone deadline deal sent 2026 fourth- and sixth-round picks to the Saints for wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.
- Reporting cites underwhelming trade proposals and injuries in the defensive backfield as key reasons to retain the former Pro Bowler.
- Woolen is in a contract year and is widely projected for a lucrative multi-year free-agent deal, with estimates in the mid-to-high eight figures over four years.
- Analysts noted interest from multiple teams during talks and as offseason suitors, including the Vikings, Lions, Ravens, Colts, Rams, and 49ers, while pointing to Woolen’s early-career peak and quieter production this season.