Riq Woolen's Inconsistency: A New Chapter in Philly

0:00On April 21st, Rick Woolen burst onto the scene as a 5th round pick for the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, leading the league in. Interceptions that rookie year and looking like a total steal. But his time in Seattle never fully panned out. Marked by wild ups and downs on the field, he bounced to the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency this offseason, leaving fans hoping for better fits down the line. That inconsistencies showed up game after game, dominant for stretches, then blowing coverage on key plays like in the NFC championship against the Rams, where a taunting flag led straight to a long touchdown. Against the run, he could tackle when he felt like it, but often missed setting the edge, which cut into a snap late last season as teammates like. Josh Job stepped up more reliably. Seahawks fans picked up on it all, and former quarterback Matt Hasselbeck laid it out plain on Seattle Square's radio, Monday hinting at attitude issues, without spelling them out. Woolen even drew a suspension for the opening drive against the Vikings in week 16 of 2024, fueling talk about his locker room vibe, and focus.

1:09Now with the Eagles, Philly's Roddy fans won't cut him the slack Seattle did, so his grit gets a real test starting 2026. Meanwhile, the Seahawks feel good about moving on. They're eyeing the 2026 draft to grab a corner who meshes better with their culture, closing the book on Woolen for good.