Teams are testing the Seattle Seahawks before Tuesdayâs NFL trade deadline. According to ESPNâs Adam Schefter, clubs have inquired about the availability of standout edge rusher Boye Mafe and former Pro Bowl cornerback Tariq Woolen. Seattle has not wanted to trade either player, per the report, but interest is building as the clock ticks.
Seattle Trade Deadline Moves
Schefterâs report frames the next phase of deadline week in Seattle: even if the Seahawks arenât shopping their young defenders, other teams are still calling. That matters because buyers typically escalate offers as the window closes. It also underscores a broader league read on Seattleâs roster math: big checks are coming due over the next few offseasons for cornerstone talents like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, left tackle Charles Cross and All-Pro corner Devon Witherspoon. You canât pay everyone, and rival GMs know it.
Why Boye Mafe & Tariq Woolen Are In Trade Rumors
GettyBoye Mafe has been a key piece of the Seattle defense for the past few seasons, yet a dip in production has teams wondering if the Seahawks will cut him loose.
Mafe, a 2022 second-round pick with 15 sacks across the past two seasons, offers traits contenders covet: burst, length and an ascending pass-rush profile under multiple schemes. Woolen, also from the 2022 class, exploded as a rookie with six interceptions and has rare size-speed at 6-4 with sub-4.3 speedâstill a premium archetype even amid recent inconsistency. Both are mid-20s, scheme-versatile, and entering a critical period in their contracts.
Will Seattle Make a Move Before the Trade Deadline?
Schefter notes Seattle hasnât wanted to trade either defender. That stance tracks with recent reporting indicating the Seahawks are more likely to keep Woolen than move him, even as his name pops up in rumor mills. Unless a suitor pays a premiumâthink early pick plus a controllable playerâSeattleâs best play is holding a young, affordable core together for a playoff push. And sitting at 5-2 in the NFC gives Seattle plenty of reason to believe a strong playoff run could be on the horizon.
The Deadline Math: What an âAggressiveâ Offer Looks Like
GettyRiq Woolenâs rare size-speed profile keeps his trade value high despite recent inconsistency.
For an edge with production and two years of control, precedent suggests a Day 2 pick floor, with sweeteners for playoff-bound buyers (conditional upgrades, 2026 capital). For a 6-4, traits-rich corner, the price could be similar or higher if multiple teams bid. If Seattle listens, itâs from a position of strength: both players loom as 2026 free agents, per contract records.
The Bigger Picture: Future Extensions on Deck
Even if Seattle stands pat now, the cap picture matters. Cross and Witherspoon are first-rounders with fifth-year options, while Smith-Njigba is extension-eligible after the 2025 season. Those timelines wonât force an immediate sale, but they do shape how the Seahawks weigh future cash and draft capital against present-day wins. (Contract control details via Spotrac team pages.)
Reality Check on the Numbers
ESPNâs snapshot notes Mafeâs sack total through seven games this season and Woolenâs ball-production dip. Those trends explain why teams smell opportunity: buy low on traits with pedigree, then bet on a change-of-scenery bounce. But production ebbs donât erase value when age, tape and contract control alignâespecially for contenders searching for a single matchup-swinging piece.
Bottom Line
Rivals are calling. Seattle isnât eager to answerâunless the offer forces it. With two premium athletes on affordable deals, the Seahawks can play the long game. Until the deadline hits, though, the market will try to make it interesting.
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