Riq Woolen

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		64	12	53	203
2025		16	1	12	41
2024		15	3	14	46
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Eagles secured solid value with Riq Woolen's one-year, $12M deal, earning a C+ CVI in what amounts to a shrewd prove-it contract for both sides. At $12M AAV, Philadelphia is paying above-average starter money for a serviceable starter — not a bargain, but reasonable given the cornerback market's inflation and Woolen's upside potential. The former Seahawk brings legitimate size and athleticism to a secondary that needed depth, and while he hasn't consistently played at an elite level, he's shown flashes of franchise-caliber coverage ability when locked in. The one-year structure is particularly smart for Philadelphia, eliminating long-term risk while giving Woolen a chance to rebuild his value in a new system under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. This feels like the type of calculated gamble that competitive teams make — paying a modest premium for talent with untapped ceiling, banking on coaching and culture to unlock more consistent production from a player who's still developing his craft.

Performance Analysis

Riq Woolen grades as a solid starter among NFL cornerbacks — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is passes defended at 0.75 (above the NFL average of 0.49), ranking as well above average for the position. Interceptions, at 0.06 compared to an NFL average of 0.13, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a B in 2024 to a C- in 2025.

Fan Sentiment

Philadelphia lands a quality starter-level corner in a smart one-year prove-it deal. All five major outlets covered the signing, framing it as a strong positional upgrade for the Eagles. Woolen's elite athleticism and ball-hawking ability are the strongest indicators this move pays dividends. Fans are buzzing about pairing Woolen opposite Darius Slay, forming a suddenly dangerous cornerback duo. If Woolen stays healthy, expect him to earn a multi-year deal and anchor Philadelphia's secondary deep into the playoffs.