Eagles signing former Seahawks CB Riq Woolen to one-year deal worth max value of $15 million

Ultimately, the Eagles managed a 13th-place ranking in total defense and a top-eight finish against the pass, but it was clear they needed reinforcement at corner, especially with Jackson headed to free agency. By most metrics, Woolen represents an upgrade.

Woolen’s early season struggles inspired rumblings of a potential demotion from the starting lineup in September, especially with backup Joshua Jobe performing more consistently than the former fifth-round pick and earning deserved public praise from coach Mike Macdonald. Woolen saw his playing time decrease and starting role disappear in the final month of the season, but ultimately rounded into form well enough to play an important part in the Seahawks’ run to their Super Bowl LX triumph over the Patriots.

Woolen hasn’t quite matched the production of his Pro Bowl rookie season (16 passes defensed, six interceptions, 63 tackles) in the last three years, but possesses the physical tools that make him a persistently appealing option. He found a new home on the second day of the league’s negotiating window, where the Eagles aim to remain a top-10 unit under veteran defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.