The Detroit Lions remain hopeful that second-year cornerback Terrion Arnold won’t miss the remainder of the 2025 NFL season. But if he does because of his shoulder injury, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox argued in favor of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen as a possible replacement.
Knox named the Lions a potential suitor for Woolen on his NFL trade block big board entering Week 6.
“Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen is only 26 years old, has 51 starts on his resume and has logged 11 interceptions and 42 passes defended as a Pro.
“However, Seattle could be more interested in moving him than extending the impending 2026 free agent,” wrote Knox.
“While Woolen was stellar early in his career—he allowed an opposing passer rating of just 48.7 as a rookie in 2022—he’s struggled to mesh with Mike Macdonald’s defense.
“This year, he has allowed an opposing passer rating of 111.2 in coverage. However, this doesn’t mean he couldn’t help a different team in a different situation.”
As a rookie in 2022, Woolen finished tied for the league-lead with six interceptions. He also had 63 combined tackles with 16 pass defenses.
All of those totals remain career highs for the 26-year-old.
Still, Woolen could receive a big pay day next year. Spotrac projected Woolen to be worth about $62.8 million on a four-year contract.
How Riq Woolen Could Fit With the Lions
Without Arnold, the Lions are down several cornerbacks from training camp.
Arnold isn’t on injured reserve, but Thursday, Detroit placed Khalil Dorsey on IR. Dorsey joined starting cornerback D.J. Reed on the injured list.
Before the season even began, 2024 second-rounder Ennis Rakestraw suffered a season-ending injury.
Trading for Woolen would give the Lions quality depth. He’s young enough to still have upside, but Woolen has a lot of NFL experience as well.
He’s started 51 games in the league. In all four of his seasons, he has played at least 85% of Seattle’s defensive snaps.
In five games this season, Woolen has posted 17 combined tackles and one pass defense.
Terrion Arnold Injury Update for Lions
Immediately after Arnold sustained his shoulder injury in Week 5, the fear was the young cornerback was done for the season.
However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that a second opinion revealed the injury isn’t as bad as that initial fear. Schefter added Arnold could be back this month.
Campbell tried to downplay the significance of the second opinion when he addressed the injury again Wednesday. But the possibility of Arnold returning within the month is still great news.
Even still, Detroit finding additional cornerback depth wouldn’t be a bad move. A team with Super Bowl aspirations can’t really have enough depth at any position.
With Arnold not likely to play in Week 6, Amik Robertson, Rock Ya-Sin and Avonte Maddox are probably going to see the bulk of the team’s snaps at cornerback Sunday night. The Lions also have Tre Flowers and Arthur Maulet on the practice squad.
It would make a lot of sense for Detroit to elevate one of those two cornerbacks from their practice squad for Week 6.
The Lions will visit the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday. Kickoff will occur at 8:20 pm ET.
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