Riq Woolen - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Evades major injury Woolen (ribs) underwent X-rays, which came back negative, following Sunday's 30-25 win over the Rams, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Woolen exited Sunday's regular-season finale in the second half due to an injury to his ribs, but he appears to have avoided any major damage. The cornerback finished the 2024 campaign with 46 total tackles (32 solo), 14 passes defensed, including three interceptions, and a forced fumble over 15 games.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to rib injury Woolen (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Woolen is iffy to return for the second half of Sunday's NFC West contest. With Tre Brown (knee) already ruled out for the rest of the contest and Woolen currently sidelined, Nehemiah Pritchett, Artie Burns and Devon Witherspoon will serve as the Seahawks' top corners.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II Out vs. Rams, CB Riq Woolen Questionable The Seattle Seahawks have ruled DT Byron Murphy II out of their Week 18 game against the Rams, while CB Riq Woolen is questionable to return...

JANUARY 5 • SI.COM

Raible Call Of The Game - Riq Woolen Picks Off Caleb Williams To Seal The Win Over The Bears Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepted Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to secure the Seahawks' ninth victory of the season in Week 17....

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Closes game with INT Woolen recorded a solo tackle and an interception in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bears.

Impact Woolen intercepted a deep pass from Caleb Williams in the fourth quarter to effectively end the game. This was Woolen's third interception of the season, and he now has 11 total since entering the league in 2022. The speedster is locked in as a starter heading into the Week 18 clash against the Rams, and his assignment will be difficult with matchups against Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Riq Woolen interception helps Seahawks beat Bears, stay in playoff picture Riq Woolen intercepted Caleb Williams in the final seconds and the Seattle Seahawks defense totaled seven sacks to notch a close win over th...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Riq Woolen Brings Down Caleb Williams' Desperation Pass For INT Seattle's defensive pressure forces Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to throw and the pass is intercepted by Seahawks cornerback Riq...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Woolen's late interception seals win as Seahawks beat struggling Bears 6-3 to boost playoff hopes

Riq Woolen intercepted Caleb Williams’ late pass and the Seattle Seahawks boosted their fading playoff hopes, squeezing past Chicago 6-3 on Thursday night to hand the Bears their 1...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks corner Riq Woolen refused to answer questions about being benched to begin Vikings game | Sporting News When ESPN beat reporter Brady Henderson approached Woolen he apparently refused to speak - saying he'd only answer questions from one report...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seahawks predicted to pick Notre Dame corner who could replace Riq Woolen in 2025 NFL draft | Sporting News Seattle saw two of their key players completely fall to pieces when they found themselves getting overmatched by Matt LaFleur's gameplan.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Riq Woolen: "The Culture For Our Defense Is Setting In" Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen praises Leonard Williams for his impressive 92-yard touchdown return, estimating his speed at around 20 MPH,...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Intercepts pass in defeat Woolen recorded a solo tackle, two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Rams.

Impact The cornerback also played on all 68 defensive snaps. Woolen now has 18 tackles (12 solo), six pass breakups and two interceptions on the year.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LISTEN: Riq Woolen Picks Off Matthew Stafford To Get The Ball Back Right Before Halftime Cornerback Riq Woolen picked off a Matthew Stafford pass intended for Puka Nacua to get the Seahawks the ball back right before halftime.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

The Latest On DK Metcalf, Riq Woolen Is Back & Other Injury Updates From Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald Injury updates from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ahead of his team’s Week 8 game against the Bills.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Back against Bills Woolen (ankle) is active for Sunday's outing against the Bills, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Woolen has missed the last two weeks for the Seahawks after going down with an ankle injury against the Giants in Week 5. The starting cornerback will make his return to the field against Buffalo, with 13 tackles (8.0 solo) and one interceptions so far this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Woolen (ankle) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Woolen was able to practice for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Week 5 against the Giants, which bodes well for his chances to return to the field Sunday versus Buffalo. The cornerback will look increase his workload the rest of the week in order to be active in Week 8.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Woolen (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Woolen has yet to practice since sustaining an ankle injury in Seattle's Week 5 loss to the Giants, and he's now set to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Dee Williams and Nehemiah Pritchett to serve as the Seahawks' top outside cornerbacks with both Woolen and Tre Brown (ankle) sidelined in Week 7.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Woolen (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Woolen was sidelined for the Seahawks' Week 6 loss to the 49ers due to an ankle injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing even more time. The third-year corner will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for Seattle's Week 7 matchup against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 6 Woolen (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Woolen was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation after sustaining an ankle injury during the Seahawks' Week 5 loss to the Giants, so it's no surprise he won't make it back in time for Thursday's divisional matchup. With Woolen sidelined in Week 6, expect Dee Williams and Nehemiah Pritchett to see increased work with Seattle's first-team defense.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant Monday Woolen (ankle) was a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Woolen was unable to return Sunday against the Giants after injuring his ankle. His status on a short week is certainly up in the air at this point. Dee Williams and Nehemiah Pritchett are candidates to replace his snaps at cornerback if he is ultimately unable to suit up versus the 49ers.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Woolen (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Giants, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Woolen appears to have picked up an apparent ankle injury in the second half against New York, leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. In his absence, Dee Williams and Nehemiah Pritchett are candidates for more substantial roles in Seattle's secondary.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Macdonald: "Riq Woolen Is Playing At A High Level" Head Coach Mike Macdonald provides insights on the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions and team developments. (0:16) Macdonald praises t...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Ready for Week 2 Woolen (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Patriots, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Woolen was able to log a full practice Friday after opening Seattle's week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, so it appears he's moved past his hamstring injury. The third-year corner will look to cause problems for Jacoby Brissett and company in Week 2 after a strong Week 1 outing, in which Woolen picked off Bo Nix and defended an additional pass.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anatomy Of A Play: Riq Woolen's Out-Of-Nowhere Interception vs. Bo Nix Riq Woolen’s amazing interception of a Bo Nix pass typified the Seahawks’ defense, and its new combination of fundamentals and uniqueness.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Limited to open week Woolen (hamstring) was a limited participant at Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Woolen was very active in the team's Week 1 win over the Broncos, securing an interception while also recording three total tackles (one solo). The cornerback appears to have left the contest a little worse for wear, picking up a hamstring injury in the process. Woolen will have two more practices to increase his workload before Sunday's game against the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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