The NFL off-season is underway, and we’re a little over two weeks away from the start of the new league year and the legal tampering period. Philadelphia’s offensive approach has changed since the team added Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator and Josh Grizzard as passing game coordinator. Even with the solid hires, the Eagles’ roster will likely undergo further changes this offseason. The Birds have 21 players who’ll test the restricted or unrestricted free-agent market during the 2026 NFL offseason, and key decisions to make on critical skill players. Several key factors include a pending contract extension for Jalen Carter and the contract status for star tight end Dallas Goedert.
We previously looked at players the Eagles would target if there were no salary cap, and one big name to monitor is Seahawks athletic cornerback Tariq Woolen. He’s made several free agent lists, and PFF named Philadelphia as his best fit on the open market.
Tariq Woolen’s tools should entice the Eagles: Although reckless at times, Woolen possesses unmatched measurables for a cornerback. He produced the second-highest lockdown percentage (65%) in the NFL this past season.
The outside CB2 position was a weak link for the Eagles’ secondary in 2025. Adoree’ Jackson struggled, earning a 54.1 PFF coverage grade while being targeted on 18% of his coverage snaps, the third-highest rate among cornerbacks with at least 400 coverage snaps this past season.
Elite coverage play helped pave the way for the Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl in 2024, and this potential signing presents an opportunity to again reach those heights.
Although reckless at times, Woolen possesses unmatched measurables for a cornerback, ranking in the top percentile in height (6-foot-4), arm length (34 inches) and speed (4.26-second 40-yard dash).
Woolen is a legitimate starting cornerback with All-Pro potential and doesn’t turn 27 until May. His aggressive skills could allow Vic Fangio to be more flexible and more aggressive with his calls.
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This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles are named the best landing spot for CB Riq Woolen
