Overview
- NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo says Woolen is more likely than not to stay in Seattle past the Nov. 4 deadline.
- Team evaluators have not given up on him as a long-term piece, tempering weeks of trade chatter.
- Earlier speculation linked the cornerback to the Bears and Patriots, including a prediction of a Chicago deal for a 2026 fifth-round pick.
- Woolen’s 2025 dip—no interceptions and a PFF ranking near the bottom—has lowered his market appeal.
- With Seattle at 5-2 and Devon Witherspoon expected back, coaches still value Woolen’s snaps and depth even if his role narrows.