Eagles Predicted to Sign Seahawks Star CB Tariq Woolen

Philadelphia needs to add a strong outside cornerback to pair with All-Pro Quinyon Mitchell.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:47pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles are in need of a No. 2 cornerback opposite of Quinyon Mitchell, and CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles predicts they will sign Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Tariq Woolen in free agency. Woolen, a 26-year-old rising star, would provide the Eagles with a young, talented outside cornerback to complement their defensive backfield.

Why it matters

The Eagles have been searching for a reliable CB2 option, and Woolen would fill that need. He's a talented, young cornerback who has emerged as one of the best in the league over the past few seasons. Adding Woolen would give the Eagles one of the top cornerback duos in the NFL.

The details

Woolen has been a standout for the Seahawks, intercepting six passes as a rookie in 2022. He's allowed completions on just 54.2% of targets over the past four seasons. The Eagles have stars at one outside CB spot (Quinyon Mitchell) and the nickel spot (Cooper DeJean), but they need to add a second strong outside CB, and Woolen would fit that bill.

  • Woolen will become a free agent after the Seahawks' Super Bowl appearance against the New England Patriots.

The players

Tariq Woolen

A 26-year-old Pro Bowl cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks who is set to become a free agent.

Quinyon Mitchell

An All-Pro cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cooper DeJean

The Eagles' starting nickel cornerback, an All-Pro player.

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What they’re saying

“No. 13. CB Tariq Woolen: Eagles. Philadelphia has stars at one outside cornerback spot (Quinyon Mitchell) and the nickel cornerback spot (Cooper DeJean). It would love to add a second strong outside cornerback to that duo, and Woolen would fit the bill as a massive talent that Vic Fangio can get the best out of. Other suitors: Commanders, Cowboys, Jets.”

— Zachary Pereles, CBS Sports Writer

What’s next

The Eagles will need to wait until after the Super Bowl to pursue Woolen in free agency.

The takeaway

Signing Tariq Woolen would give the Eagles one of the top cornerback duos in the NFL, pairing him with All-Pro Quinyon Mitchell. Woolen's talent and potential make him an ideal target for the Eagles to solidify their secondary this offseason.