Aware of the scrutiny he faced as a result of lesser production in 2023, Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen is only focused on improving ahead of his third NFL season.
After making the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2022, and tying for the NFL lead with six interceptions, Woolen took a. He dealt with a shoulder injury that seemingly hindered his physicality, and he was benched twice — once because of health and another time due to performance.
Woolen finished last season with 10 fewer tackles , four fewer interceptions and five fewer pass deflections than he did as a rookie. He surrendered fewer receiving yards and yards per reception by a large margin but allowed a 62.1 percent completion percentage, per Pro Football Focus — about seven points higher than in 2022.“Honestly, I just felt like last year was a great year for me,” Woolen added.
Whether criticism of Woolen’s tackling ability is warranted or not, he has remained a plus starter in coverage. That’s already a strength of Woolen’s, and he believes he’s becoming a more complete cover corner heading into his third season. Jul 27, 2024; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen signs autographs after training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. / Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
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