Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen, earning over $1 million annually, sparked controversy by using the pirate streaming site MethStreams to watch his team's game, which he openly shared on social media. While Woolen seemed indifferent to the backlash, the NFL, which has been actively combating live-streaming piracy, is unlikely to share his casual attitude. The league, in collaboration with the NBA and UFC, has sought assistance from the U.S. Government's Patent and Trademark Office to enhance the effectiveness of DMCA takedown requests, emphasizing the need for immediate removal of infringing content due to the real-time nature of live sports. The sophistication of piracy has increased, with illegal streams often resembling legitimate broadcasts, complicating enforcement efforts. Despite the financial impact of piracy on sports leagues and their athletes, behavior like Woolen's highlights a disconnect between players and the leagues' anti-piracy initiatives.