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Will the Eagles Trade Riq Woolen? A 2-6 Start Has Howie Roseman Ready to Retool
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The Philadelphia Eagles' start to the NFL season has been far from ideal. A multitude of factors, including a wave of backbreaking injuries, have left them at 2-6 with no clear path to the postseason, prompting questions about whether the Eagles should sell assets and retool for next year. While it appears Saquon Barkley and Moro Ojomo are safe from trade talks, Riq Woolen remains a distinct possibility to be moved.
"The Eagles have fallen further out of contention since, increasing the chances GM Howie Roseman would be willing to part with others not in the team's long-term plans if the compensation is right," Sports Illustrated's Tim McManus wrote. "Given the lack of appetite for a complete rebuild in Philadelphia, a high volume of trades is unlikely, but it would not be a surprise if Roseman makes a couple of moves as the Eagles continue to stockpile picks for the 2027 and 2028 drafts."
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Woolen signed a one-year deal with the Eagles this off-season, coming off a season where he played a crucial role in the Seattle Seahawks winning the Super Bowl. The hope was that the addition of Woolen would create one of the best cornerback trios in the NFL alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, but the results have been mixed to say the least.
Through just eight games into the season, Woolen has allowed more touchdowns and has been called for four more penalties than Adoree' Jackson had last season, who was heavily criticized for his performance at outside corner.
The Eagles have already made one blockbuster move this season, trading longtime offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens. Howie Roseman told reporters Jurgens wasn't actively on the trade block, but the offer proved too good to pass up. The return on the deal has proven to be elite, with Philadelphia commanding a higher draft pick than the Indianapolis Colts received for Quenton Nelson, a far superior player at a similar position.
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Woolen's slow start could temper his market in free agency, opening the door for the Eagles to re-sign him. However, that path seems unlikely with Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Jalyx Hunt, and others coming due for extensions. If a contending team seeking secondary help offers more value than the compensatory pick Philadelphia would receive if Woolen walks, it wouldn't be surprising to see Roseman make a move.
This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
