Seahawks Likely to Let Woolen Go in Free Agency

0:00On March 7th, Rick Willen, the Seattle Seahawks cornerback, looks set to hit free agency soon and probably won't return to the team. He's shown flashes of strong coverage, but struggles with consistency from play to play and game to game. Free agency kicks off unofficially on Monday, March 9th, and his market value has dropped to around $8 million per year. That price tag is more reasonable now compared to earlier estimates in the mid-teens. Still, it's in line with what other cornerbacks command. For Seattle, it might seem affordable on paper, but the front office has real doubts about relying on him long term. Fans and coaches have grown frustrated with key mistakes, like penalties that flip momentum in big games against the 49ers and Rams. Those moments cost the team dearly, even on a squad that reached the NFC championship. Adding to the concerns, Willen faced the suspension for a team-rule violation and lost snaps after Josh Job outperformed him late in the season.

1:00Joe's also a free agent, and the Seahawks seem poised to chase him instead. With head coach Mike McDonald and general manager John Schneider, prioritizing reliability in the secondary, expect Willen to land elsewhere, letting Seattle rebuild without the inconsistency.