Analysis: Should Seahawks Bench Riq Woolen in Favor of Josh Jobe Against Steelers?

Analysis
Written By Corbin Smith

The Seahawks have benched Riq Woolen each of the past two seasons and gauging Mike Macdonald’s comments this week, the embattled cornerback could be heading to the sideline again on Sunday. But is that actually the right decision gearing up for DK Metcalf and the Steelers?

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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