Earlier this season, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen was the subject of considerable trade speculation amid a rough start that saw him slip down a rung on the team’s depth chart.

But ultimately, the Seahawks hung onto the talented 6-foot-4 corner at the league’s trade deadline.

That decision certainly seems to be paying off, as Woolen has played much better of late.

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Since Week 5, Woolen ranks 19th out of 100 cornerbacks in Pro Football Focus grading. During that span, he has limited opposing quarterbacks to just 17-of-34 passing for 139 yards, one touchdown and a mere 4.1 yards per target, per PFF. He has five pass breakups over that span and only one penalty.

That’s a massive turnaround from earlier this season. Throu

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