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Riq Woolen’s Ill-Advised Taunting Penalty Nearly Foils Seahawks’ Bid for Super Bowl Berth
Woolen’s taunting penalty on 3rd-and-12 extended a critical Rams drive that lasted 14 plays and 84 yards, resulting in a touchdown, according to reports.
- On Jan. 25, 2026, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after taunting the Rams' sideline, extending Los Angeles Rams' drive that led to a 34-yard touchdown to Puka Nacua.
- Officials said the penalty arose from continued jawing in the opponent's bench area after being asked to walk away, coming with Seattle leading 31-20 late in the third quarter.
- No cap high intense game and when you in the zone and ballin with your bros sometimes you black out, Woolen wrote, while Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and linebacker Ernest Jones IV defended his rebound and team trust.
- The Seahawks won 31-27, clinching a Super Bowl 60 berth against the New England Patriots; Riq Woolen finished with two tackles and two pass defenses as the defense held firm.
- With Woolen entering free agency in a handful of weeks, analysts warned repeated late-game lapses could hurt his guaranteed money, and Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe was highly critical shortly after the NFC championship.
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Riq Woolen’s ill-advised taunting penalty nearly foils Seahawks’ bid for Super Bowl berth
Riq Woolen’s ill-advised taunting penalty in the third quarter nearly foiled the Seattle Seahawks’ bid to qualify for the Super Bowl.
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