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Riq Woolen
CB · PHI

Riq Woolen

Position CB
Team PHI
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Riq Woolen

NFL player. Position: CB. Team: Philadelphia Eagles.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Cornerback
  • Team: Philadelphia Eagles (PHI)
  • Age: 27
  • Contract: 1-year, $12M (2026 offseason signing)

2026 Outlook

Woolen signed a one-year, $12 million deal with the Eagles in the offseason after finishing his rookie contract with Seattle. He's a uniquely athletic cornerback at 6-4, 210 with sticky coverage skills and elite movement ability rare for his size. DC Vic Fangio was thrilled to add him, citing his capacity to mirror receivers and make plays in coverage. Early OTA reports show Woolen competing effectively alongside All-Pro cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, positioning the Eagles with one of the league's best secondary groups. (per Riq Woolen already making strong impression on Eagles in spring)

Secondary elite status confirmed (June 10): Woolen has confidence the Eagles can field one of the league's best secondaries. Quinyon Mitchell led all NFL cornerbacks in catch rate allowed and average target separation on 60+ targets; he's the only cornerback not to allow a TD in 600+ coverage snaps. Cooper DeJean leads slot cornerbacks in PFF coverage grade, catch rate allowed, passer rating allowed, and yards per snap among qualified players — never allowed a TD in slot work. Woolen brings length and athleticism opposite Mitchell; his minicamp coverage reps against DeVonta Smith on deep crosses drew praise from coaches. Jonathan Jones, Michael Carter II, and Marcus Epps provide veteran depth and flexibility, allowing Fangio to build versatile packages around matchup flexibility and disguise. (per Riq Woolen is confident Eagles can have the NFL's best secondary)

Woolen is part of an Eagles defense that is being enhanced with highly effective additions including pass rusher Jonathan Greenard, joining the defensive core that veteran edge rusher Zack Baun anchors. (per Zack Baun embraces change)

X-factor designation (July 6): ESPN's Seth Walder labeled Woolen the Eagles' X-factor for 2026, noting his elite yards-per-coverage-snap metric (best among all CBs with 500+ coverage snaps over the past four seasons) while acknowledging the wide range of outcomes surrounding him. Woolen's key weakness remains discipline—he led the NFL in penalties last season with 11 flags, including 3 for taunting—a concerning pattern for an Eagles secondary operating under strict DC Vic Fangio. At 6-4, 210 with elite athleticism for his size, Woolen either becomes a foundational secondary piece or a costly gamble depending on maturity and scheme fit. (per NFL Analyst is a Big Believer in Philadelphia Eagles' Trade Acquisition)

Role / Depth Chart

Cornerback in Eagles secondary, part of a three-cornerback rotation with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.

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