Other departures include running back Kenneth Walker III and cornerback Coby Bryant, further thinning Seattle’s roster and heightening the urgency to add impact players in both the backfield and the secondary.
Former Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck suggested Woolen might be the easiest to replace among the losses, emphasizing that team identity, grit, coachability, and locker-room culture can matter as much as measurables when retooling a defense.
With Zach Charbonnet recovering from a torn ACL and Walker gone, Seattle faces a pressing need to replenish the running back room. Seattle Sports analyst Mike Salk recently urged the Seahawks to consider Jadarian Price of Notre Dame with the No. 32 overall pick, arguing the 32nd selection is effectively near the second round in a shallow running-back class.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer also noted Price could sneak into the first round, suggesting teams with a need at running back may push him higher if the perceived drop-off after the Irish backs becomes a factor in the board.
In sum, Seattle will likely lean on the draft to fill key gaps at cornerback and running back, with the No. 32 overall choice shaping how aggressively the organization addresses those positions in a year viewed as light on top-tier backfield talent.
