Pittsburgh Steelers Linked to Trade Speculation for Riq Woolen

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen is drawing trade interest from rival teams ahead of the deadline, with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, and Carolina Panthers emerging as potential fits. Woolen, a 2027 free agent carrying a $1.26 million base salary, won a Super Bowl with Seattle last season and has 12 career interceptions with six pass breakups in 2026. The Steelers are actively thin at cornerback following a prior trade of Joey Porter Jr.