🦁 “Lions Eye Seahawks’ Riq Woolen” — Bold Trade Predicted Amid Cornerback Chaos

The Detroit Lions are once again fighting off an injury storm, and this time, it’s hit their secondary hard. With D.J. Reed on injured reserve and rookie Terrion Arnold battling a shoulder issue, Detroit’s cornerback room looks more like a rehab center than a depth chart.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Lions are eyeing potential reinforcements before the trade deadline — and one name keeps coming up: Riq Woolen of the Seattle Seahawks.

Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox predicts that the Lions could pull off a deal to bring Woolen to Detroit, and honestly, it makes a ton of sense. The Lions desperately need a healthy, proven cornerback as they prepare for the second half of the season — and Woolen checks every box.

🧩 The Perfect Fit

A former Pro Bowler, Woolen has allowed just a 54.5% completion rate and a passer rating of 71.6 across 54 career games — numbers that would instantly boost Detroit’s secondary. In contrast, Amik Robertson (currently starting due to injuries) has allowed nearly 62% completions and a 98.4 passer rating.

💸 Low Risk, High Reward

The best part? Woolen is in the final year of his contract — meaning Detroit wouldn’t be tied down long-term. With a tight salary cap ahead, the Lions could rent elite coverage help for their playoff run without crippling their future finances.

🏈 What’s Next

Reports from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirm that Woolen “could be available” and that the Seahawks have “been wanting to move him for a while.” If the price hovers around a fourth-round pick, it might be too good for Detroit to pass up.

A deal like this could turn a shaky Lions defense into a Super Bowl-caliber unit — one trade at a time.