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Woolen Fined for Taunting, Seahawks Advance to Super Bowl

2/1/2026

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Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks cornerback, faced a $17,398 fine for taunting during NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The penalty occurred with under three minutes left in the third quarter and gave the Rams an automatic first down.
Woolen apologized on social media, saying, "No more taunting penalties."
The Seahawks won 31-27 and earned a berth in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on February 8.

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Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks cornerback, faced a $17,398 fine for taunting during NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The penalty occurred with under three minutes left in the third quarter and gave the Rams an automatic first down.
Woolen apologized on social media, saying, "No more taunting penalties."
The Seahawks won 31-27 and earned a berth in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on February 8.