Eagles Sign Former Seahawks CB Tariq Woolen to 1-Year Deal

Woolen, a Super Bowl champion, joins the Eagles' secondary on a contract that could be worth up to $15 million.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:03am

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The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to sign former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen to a one-year contract worth up to $15 million. Woolen, a 2022 Pro Bowl selection, will immediately slot in as a starting outside cornerback opposite Quinyon Mitchell, replacing the departed Adoree' Jackson. The move provides the Eagles with a proven veteran in their secondary as they look to build on their Super Bowl appearance.

Why it matters

Woolen's addition is a significant move for the Eagles, as they look to bolster their secondary after losing Adoree' Jackson in free agency. Woolen, 26, is coming off a strong season with the Seahawks and provides the Eagles with an experienced and talented cornerback to pair with Quinyon Mitchell in their starting lineup.

The details

Woolen, a fifth-round pick in 2022, had a breakout season with the Seahawks, earning a Pro Bowl selection after recording 12 interceptions and 53 pass breakups. He will now join the Eagles on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $15 million, giving him the opportunity to play for a Super Bowl contender and potentially earn an even bigger payday next offseason.

  • Woolen agreed to terms with the Eagles on March 11, 2026, ahead of the official start of free agency.

The players

Tariq Woolen

A 26-year-old cornerback who was a Pro Bowl selection in 2022 with the Seattle Seahawks, where he recorded 12 interceptions and 53 pass breakups.

Quinyon Mitchell

The Eagles' starting cornerback, who will now be paired with Woolen in the team's secondary.

Adoree' Jackson

The veteran cornerback who departed the Eagles in free agency, leaving a void in their secondary that Woolen will now fill.

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What they’re saying

“Woolen has what you simply can't teach, being his size and speed at the CB position. Early in his career, it led to him being arguably one of the top ball hawking CBs in the NFL, and that skill is still in there for the Eagles to unlock.”

— Destin Adams, A to Z Sports

What’s next

The Eagles will look to lock up Woolen to a long-term deal if he performs well in the 2026 season, or he could potentially test free agency again next offseason.

The takeaway

The addition of Tariq Woolen is a savvy move by the Eagles, as they add a proven and talented cornerback to their secondary while also giving Woolen the opportunity to showcase his skills on a Super Bowl contender. This deal has the potential to pay dividends for both sides, whether Woolen earns a long-term contract in Philadelphia or uses the 2026 season as a springboard to a bigger payday elsewhere.