Reek Woolen has to go

[douche]

From seahawksdraftblog:

The Riq Woolen trade I would propose for the Seahawks
September 28, 2025 / Rob Staton

With a speculative tweet earlier today from Ian Rapoport suggesting the Seahawks might be open to trading Riq Woolen, attention now turns to what they might be able to get in return.

Draft compensation is likely to be minimal. Whenever journalists are offering ‘come and get him’ pleas in the media, value is not going to be high. It feels like the Seahawks are ready to move on and will take the best offer they can get.

A deal involving a pick wouldn’t likely get much other than a late rounder. A sixth maybe? Something minimal anyway. A more attractive option could be to find a player-for-player arrangement.

Here’s my suggestion — Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd.

This is a name we’ve discussed before. Lloyd started the season splitting snaps with Ventrell Miller before Jacksonville decided to go with the more experienced player. It’s worth noting that both linebackers played well when they were on the field.

Lloyd’s contract expires in the off-season and the Jaguars have a choice to make down the line. Would they want to pay to keep Lloyd? Is it inevitable next season they just go with Miller, who’d have one year left on his rookie deal?

Jacksonville’s new GM is James Gladstone, a former member of the LA Rams’ front office. The Rams opted not to pay Ernest Jones and instead traded him away to the Titans for a late-round pick swap before his contract year. It felt like a philosophical choice not to give big money to a linebacker. The Rams’ current starting linebackers have cap hits of $1.1m and $973,000. If Gladstone shares Les Snead’s philosophy to not pay for this position, he might think they’re better off going with the cheaper Miller and getting what they can for Lloyd.

Meanwhile, the Jaguars are struggling at cornerback. Tyson Campbell has given up the sixth-most receiving yards (138) on downfield passes. The fifth-year veteran is also one of nine cornerbacks to have allowed multiple downfield touchdowns.

Their other starting cornerback, Jarrian Jones, has allowed seven completions for 85 yards on 11 overall passes thrown in his direction. He’s also given up a touchdown.

They’re using Travis Hunter as an occasional corner in specific situations but he’s not a full-time option there, given how many snaps he’s playing on offense.

Would the Jags be prepared to take a look at Woolen? Might they be more prepared to pay a cornerback if it works out, rather than a linebacker?

From the Seahawks perspective it does feel a little bit like Tyrice Knight isn’t fully healthy. He’s been sharing time with Drake Thomas. Is there room for another addition at linebacker? Arguably yes. We saw how important this position is to the Seahawks last season.

A former first round pick, Lloyd has played well this year and last. There’s a bit of an Ernest Jones feel to all of this, where a linebacker is perhaps under-appreciated where he is but can thrive elsewhere. Having more depth and quality at this position might further bolster Seattle’s defense.

So it’s a swap of players both on expiring contracts. Woolen for Lloyd.

(Please note — this article was written before Lloyd had two interceptions and a sack/fumble against the 49ers, so any trade feels decidedly less likely after that. However, at least it shows it wasn’t an insane idea to try and acquire Lloyd!)

Another option could be to see if a package including Woolen might be able to entice the Miami Dolphins. They didn’t force a turnover in their first three games. If they lose to the Jets, there’s a possibility of embracing major change in Miami. Would they consider dealing Jaylen Waddle? Would they rent you Jaelan Phillips? Or Bradley Chubb?

The Saints have needed help at cornerback for a while. Would they consider a swap for one of Rashid Shaheed or Chris Olave?

Trey Hendrickson would obviously be a very attractive addition for the Seahawks (and many other teams). Yet the Bengals would almost certainly want a quality pick to get him — and would be more likely, you’d imagine, to keep him until nearer the deadline. There’s a good chance their season will be over by the time Joe Burrow is healthy again — but sitting at 2-1, surely it’s too soon to make that call? Unless they’re blown away by an offer.

[D-train]

You would think Pete Carroll might want to bring Woolen to Las Vegas. He would have to convince the GM there however.

Great idea. PC probably only remember the good version of him.

[D-train]

Yeah I don't get why it is usually only draft pic comp. We could use more depth at other positions.

[D-train]

[maoling]

Why y'all hatin' on Riq this way? Nobody is going to give us shit for him in a trade or future pick. He just has to get better or get benched for now.

He is due for breakout game this weekend, Pick 6.

[Donn Beach]

Why y'all hatin' on Riq this way? Nobody is going to give us shit for him in a trade or future pick. He just has to get better or get benched for now.

He is due for breakout game this weekend, Pick 6.

there's also the $2mil or whatever they could save by trading him, that could be the greatest motivator. If you are going to bench him then trade him. And he would be target for other clubs, he is talented

[trharder]

Why y'all hatin' on Riq this way? Nobody is going to give us shit for him in a trade or future pick. He just has to get better or get benched for now.

He is due for breakout game this weekend, Pick 6.

This is his 4th year. He is the CB version of Thomas Rawls. He never took care of his mentals, as Marshawn would say.

[trharder]

Seattle Seahawks
Out

T Josh Jones (ankle, did not participate)
LB DeMarcus Lawrence (quadricep, did not participate)
S Julian Love (hamstring, did not participate)
CB Devon Witherspoon (knee, did not participate)

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Both Love and Witherspoon re-aggravated injuries (from earlier in the season) against the Cardinals on Thursday. Makes you wonder if they had just had a few more days to rest and heal up perhaps they would have made it through okay. In any case, they probably shouldn't have played and i question the trainers and medical staff for giving them the go ahead.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Why y'all hatin' on Riq this way? Nobody is going to give us shit for him in a trade or future pick. He just has to get better or get benched for now.

He is due for breakout game this weekend, Pick 6.

Yeah with Wither unable to get on the field i think it would be stupid to trade him. They just don't have the depth.