New Eagles Signing Could Be Their Best Move Yet

The Philadelphia Eagles want to badly to get back to the big game, and they can do it. Maybe. With the right talent. They have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL with Jalen Hurts, so there’s that. But, they have another talent who’s pretty underrated.

Now, it’s time to give him some love. Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports is highlighting his absolute favorite under-the-radar breakout stars for 2026. “

“The offseason and preseason do provide plenty of opportunities for individuals to make their jumps from relative unknowns — at least to casual fans — to standouts,” he says.

For the Eagles, he likes cornerback Riq Woolen.

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“One of my favorite signings of the offseason, the Eagles nabbed Riq Woolen on a one-year, $12 million deal,” he says in the piece. “An impressive size/speed combination, Woolen recorded six interceptions as a rookie. He has just six since and has dealt with some inconsistencies.”

But, there’s a kicker here. He says that “the talent has never been a question. The floor in Philadelphia is that he makes too many poor plays to justify his being on the field, and the Eagles’ CB2 problem remains unsolved. The median outcome is several good plays and some head-scratchers.”

On the upside, he says that “the ceiling is that the Eagles have the best cornerback trio in the NFL, and Woolen is a Pro Bowler again. He could flourish in his new home.”

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It’s going to be exciting to see how Woolen fits into the Eagles’ chemistry. Bring on the new season.

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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 9:53 AM.