Super Bowl champion cornerback Riq Woolen has agreed to a one-year contract worth $15 million with the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Dianna Russini of the athletic, Woolen, who will turn 27 in May, was the 24th free agent overall and the No. 2 cornerback in the athletic one List of the 150 best free agents.
The 6-foot-4 athlete is known for his rare combination of size and speed. He ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Combine.
He played exceptionally well for the Seattle Seahawks after being selected in the 2022 draft. Woolen made an immediate impact in his rookie season by recording six interceptions, tying for the league lead, and earning a Pro Bowl selection.
However, his career has had some ups and downs. Woolen was briefly benched in 2023 and again in 2024 due to a team rules violation.
After starting 17, 15 and 14 games in his first three seasons, he started just seven games in 2025 and rotated with Josh Jobe as Seattle’s second outside cornerback. He also led the team in penalty yards that season.
During the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams, Woolen’s performance was not up to par; However, despite that, the Seahawks won the game and won the Super Bowl two weeks later.
In four seasons, Woolen has recorded 53 passes defensed, tied for the second-most in the NFL during that span.
He has also made 12 interceptions, ranking 10th in the league since entering the NFL.
