Cowboys Trade Pitch Lands 26-Year-Old Star Who is Expected to be Traded
Reports have indicated over the past month that the Seattle Seahawks could move on from former star cornerback Tariq Woolen. Woolen was highly regarded just a few seasons ago, but simply hasn’t played the type of football that he’s been expected to in recent years. After being selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, he was a Pro Bowler as early as his rookie season.
Given how poorly the Dallas Cowboys‘ defense has looked this season, there’s reason to believe that Woolen could be an excellent piece for what Dallas is looking to accomplish. Its secondary has been banged up, the defense hasn’t performed well, and it’s obvious that things need to change. That’s why Sports Illustrated proposed the idea of Woolen being traded to the Cowboys.
“Dallas is working on scheme changes in the secondary, but that might not be enough. At this point, they need to consider making a major change with Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland both struggling to play to their full potential.
“Perhaps they need someone to push them for their spots, which is what Riq Woolen could do. The 6-foot-4 cornerback tied for the league-lead with six interceptions in 2022 but doesn’t appear to be in the long-term plans for Seattle. That could be a huge win for Dallas, who could use his talent to help clean up the secondary,” Randy Gurzi wrote.
Is Tariq Woolen Available in the Trade Market?
Regarding the availability of Woolen for the Dallas Cowboys and other teams around the league, it sure sounds like the Seattle Seahawks will move on from him in the upcoming weeks.
The trade deadline is Nov. 4, giving the Cowboys and other teams about three weeks before they have to make a trade.
“Clubs are monitoring Seahawks CB Riq Woolen as a possible trade target by the deadline, which this year falls on Nov. 4, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Sunday, per sources.
“Rapoport added that Woolen’s playing time should decrease now that Devon Witherspoon, who returned from a two-game absence for Thursday night’s 23-20 win over the Cardinals, is healthy, and other organizations believe the fourth-year corner could be attainable in the final year of his rookie deal,” Bobby Kownack of NFL.com wrote.
What Would the Cowboys Need to Give Up for Tariq Woolen?
The question for the Dallas Cowboys will likely come down to what they have to move on from to get something done for Woolen.
According to NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, it sounds like it could be a fifth-round pick that turns into a fourth-rounder.
“To me, it feels more like you get a five that turns into a four,” Jeremiah said. “At the most, I would think a four that would turn into a three, (but) that seems like maybe that coffee’s a little rich. But I think that’s the family of which you’re looking at in terms of compensation.”
If he’s on a new team and has an opportunity to learn a new system, there’s a chance that Woolen might be able to find his form from his earlier years. He’s still very young, talented, and other factors could be playing a role in why he hasn’t played well in Seattle recently.
“They Get Away With Sh*y”: Jalen Ramsey Blasts Steelers, Calls Out WRs and Team Execution
Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive problems culminated in a boiling point when star cornerback Jalen Ramsey expressed his frustrations after the team lost a road contest to the Cincinnati Bengals by a margin of 33 to 31 on Thursday. Ramsey did not go easy when he had to discuss what he saw as missed calls and execution lapses that resulted in the loss.
“We have to play better. You have WRs that are superstars, you know that they get away with sh*y like that. It is what it is. Got to play the game. Got to execute,” Ramsey said postgame.
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“We have to play better. You have WRs that are superstars, you know that they get away with sh*y like that. It is what it is. Got to play the game. Got to execute”pic.twitter.com/sL3OoR93ab
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 17, 2025
Jalen Ramsey Takes Accountability Amid Defensive Meltdown
Ramsey said that the Steelers’ secondary had a challenging game. Joe Flacco threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns, showing problems with communication and coverage that hurt Pittsburgh all night.
“We have to play better, starting with myself, when the opportunity presents itself,” Ramsey said, noting that the team must focus on discipline and execution instead of officiating. His frustration peaked in the second quarter, when Ja’Marr Chase appeared to push off before hauling in a touchdown. Despite a flag for defensive pass interference on Ramsey, the call stood, fueling the cornerback’s postgame remarks.
Still, Ramsey stopped short of blaming the referees. He emphasized accountability and preparation instead, saying that elite receivers “get away with (expletive)” but that the Steelers “have to execute when you get the opportunity.” His words echoed the sentiment of T.J. Watt, who later called the defense’s showing “absolutely unacceptable.”
“It seemed like everything went wrong,” Watt said. “Absolutely an unacceptable performance from us on the defensive side of the ball.”
Fans Fire Back After Frustrating Loss
While Ramsey’s remarks reflected competitive emotion, fans quickly turned the criticism back on him.
One user wrote, “I hope he’s talking about himself the way Ja’Marr Chase lit him up last night.”
Another added, “This coming from the guy who got lit up, badly, the whole game.”
Others pointed to technical flaws rather than officiating. “They need to improve footwork… a lot of the PI penalties were a result of poor footwork leading to hand fighting,” one fan noted.
Another echoed the sentiment bluntly: “I’m sorry but this time it’s HIM. HE actually was a liability.”
The criticism reached a common theme that Ramsey “got cooked all night”, as one post put it
Ramsey and the secondary face mounting pressure to correct errors before the slide deepens. Ramsey’s message was clear: the Steelers can’t rely on calls or excuses; only execution will fix what went wrong in Cincinnati.
