"Woolen is a supremely gifted player who, at his best, is one of the NFL's better ball-hawks. Since he entered the league as a fifth-round pick in 2022, his 41 pass breakups are tied for most in the league among all defenders while his 12 interceptions are fourth-most among corners."
"The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Woolen has an elite blend of size and speed. He lit up the 2022 scouting combine when he ran a 4.26 in the 40-yard dash and recorded a 42-inch vertical jump. He nonetheless fell to pick No. 151 in large part because he had only played two full seasons at cornerback in college."
"Woolen, 26, capped an up-and-down four seasons in Seattle by helping the Seahawks win Super Bowl LX while serving as their No. 3 corner for most of the year."
Riq Woolen, a 26-year-old cornerback, agreed to join the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year contract worth up to $15 million. The move marks the Eagles' first outside free agent signing of the offseason and positions Woolen to compete for a starting role opposite Quinyon Mitchell. Woolen departs the Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks after four seasons, where he served primarily as their third cornerback. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound defender possesses elite athleticism and ball-hawking skills, ranking among the league leaders in pass breakups and interceptions since entering the NFL as a fifth-round pick in 2022. Despite his talent, Woolen's performance has been inconsistent, with his 2024 season showing mixed results in coverage metrics.
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