Overview
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports multiple executives view Woolen as a strong deadline candidate, with one saying the Seahawks have wanted to move him because he doesn’t fit Macdonald’s scheme.
- Through six games he has no interceptions, ranks 101st of 112 corners by PFF, and has allowed a 57.1% completion rate and a 91.8 passer rating when targeted.
- Seattle’s calculus is tied to secondary health after a Week 5 concussion for Woolen and five absences by Devon Witherspoon, who is expected back after the Week 8 bye.
- Woolen is playing out the final year of his rookie deal at a $5.35 million salary with a $5.44 million cap hit, positioning any acquisition as a likely rental without an extension.
- Potential fits noted across reports include the Cowboys, Eagles and Lions, with the Raiders, Colts and Patriots also surfacing as teams exploring cornerback help.