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Seahawks have young stars at cornerback, and there’s depth beyond Woolen and Witherspoon

Second-year corner contines to show improvement

By TIM BOOTH, AP Sports Writer
Published: August 5, 2024, 7:05pm
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Seattle Seahawks defensive back Riq Woolen catches the ball during practice at NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Renton, Wash.
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Riq Woolen catches the ball during practice at NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) Photo Gallery

SEATTLE — New coach Mike Macdonald inherited a defense in Seattle with some issues to fix, while also having a wealth of talent at certain positions.

Cornerback may be the position where Macdonald has the most to work with. It’s a group that doesn’t lack for confidence.

There is some high-end talent at the position, led by Devon Witherspoon, who had a breakout season as a rookie, and Riq Woolen, who was third in defensive rookie of the year voting in 2022.

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