Riq Woolen was the missing piece in the Eagles’ secondary

Story byRiq Woolen was the missing piece in the Eagles’ secondarySEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Riq Woolen #27 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks won 31-27 against the Los Angeles Rams. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesAlexis ChassenWed, March 11, 2026 at 3:34 AM UTC·4 min read

The Eagles made an unexpected splash ahead of the official start of free agency and came to an agreement with free agent cornerback Tariq Woolen on a one-year deal worth “up to” $15 million. He knows what it takes to win a Super Bowl, and will be able to keep that mentality in Philadelphia.

Immediate reactions to the move were excitement and appreciation for what he’ll add to the cornerback room alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. The group instantly becomes one of the “stickiest” in the league, and should compensate for any drop off from losing guys like Jaelan Phillips and Nakobe Dean.

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Even former Eagles captain Darius Slay was supportive of the move.

Here’s what reporters and insiders from around the league were saying about this signing by Howie Roseman and Co. and how Woolen will fit into the Eagles’ secondary:

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