Eagles bet on upside with one-year deal for Riq Woolen

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The Eagles may not pressure the quarterback at an elite rate in 2026, but they'll definitely be elite on the backend after Philadelphia went from uncertainty at cornerback to being absolutely loaded after landing Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million. Social media exploded over the move, as the Eagles' revamped defense will give some of the top passing offenses a run for their money, being able to match up with outside pass catchers and in the slot.

The No. 34-ranked player on Gregg Rosenthal's list of top 101 free agents, Woolen has been forced to mature after making the Pro Bowl as a rookie and then bouts of inconsistency before playing a huge role in the Seahawks winning a Super Bowl championship. Playing on a one-year deal, Woolen could put himself in line for $20 million per season with an outstanding debut, and if he were to depart in 2027 free agency, it would set Philadelphia up again for a run on compensatory picks to help restock the roster in free agency.

One of the best remaining free agents is Riq Woolen

The 26-year-old allowed just 2.7 yards per target in man coverage in 2025, the best mark among CBs with 20+ targets faced in man, per NFL Next Gen Stats.

Since entering the league in 2022, Woolen’s 8 interceptions in man… pic.twitter.com/Obq3fHsevX

— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) March 10, 2026

A Product of UTSA, Woolen has 12 career interceptions with 203 tackles, five fumble recoveries, and a dominant 53 passes defended.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Howie Roseman lands Seahawks star CB Riq Woolen for Eagles

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