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Just hours after helping Seattle secure a dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, star cornerback Tariq Woolen became the main subject of intense departure rumors... fueled by his own representation.
While the city of Seattle prepares to celebrate the achievement with a victory parade, Woolen's agent took to Instagram with a message that made to start wondering if he already played his last snap in the Pacific Northwest.
What started the fire
On Monday morning, while most players were still digesting the post-game adrenaline, Woolen's agent posted a photo of the cornerback with a caption that immediately stopped the celebratory noise:
"Only hours from the ring and on to our next move
The "next move" phrasing is a classic power play, signaling that Woolen, set to be an unrestricted free agent this March, may be looking to change locker rooms or a massive payday that the Seahawks might struggle to fit under their cap. Right now might be the time to do it as he is currently at the highest peak of his career.
Seattle faces a roster dilemma
Following their incredible Super Bowl win, the Seahawks must now re-focus on the next chapter. Celebrations must be controlled as the world keeps going on after the amazing journey. It is true that John Schneider has built a very stable championship roster, but is his job now to try maintain it for as long as he can, which is the hard part.
While other players like Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are eligible for extensions soon, the Seahawks must act quick if they want to get rid of future surprises. In Woolen's case, his agent is not helping find common ground. If he wants to exit, the operation will not be easy to undertake, as Woolen's market value could exceed $18 million per year.
What will happen is yet to be seen, but we can be sure that Tariq Woolen's next move will be the most watched storyline in Seattle.