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Teams Monitoring Seahawks’ Riq Woolen as Possible Trade Target Ahead of Nov. 4 Deadline

Rival clubs are gauging Seattle’s willingness to deal given his shrinking role in a contract year.

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Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo report teams are keeping tabs on Woolen’s availability with the deadline set for Nov. 4.
  • His usage is expected to decrease following Devon Witherspoon’s return in Week 4, with Josh Jobe and waiver pickup Derion Kendrick earning trust and rookie Nick Emmanwori slated to return in Week 5.
  • Performance concerns are part of the calculus, as Woolen opened 2025 with a 40-range PFF overall and coverage grade, six penalties, and key Week 1 miscues.
  • Media analyses have floated potential suitors such as the Bills, Bears, Eagles, Rams and Ravens, with proposals centering on modest or conditional draft compensation and some player-for-player ideas.
  • Any acquiring team would gain exclusive negotiating rights with Woolen until the March legal tampering window, while the 3-1 Seahawks balance roster depth against short-term contention.