The Philadelphia Eagles have been connected to a rather strange trade deadline move.
The Philadelphia Eagles have been struggling, losing back-to-back games after getting off to a 4-0 start. And if we are being honest, they didn't look too impressive in their wins, either.
The offense has definitely been the primary source of concern for the Eagles, as they rank 30th in the NFL in that category, but their defense hasn't been great, either.
Philadelphia is 21st in the league in defense and just allowed 34 points to a New York Giants team that was missing two of its top three receivers. The pass rush has been a major issue, and outside of Quinyon Mitchell (who is now dealing with a hamstring injury) and Cooper DeJean, the secondary has also been questionable.
On that note, ESPN's Bill Barnwell has proposed a trade deadline move for the Eagles, but it's a rather puzzling one. Barnwell is suggesting that Philadelphia trades cornerback Kelee Ringo and a fourth-round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for fellow cornerback Riq Woolen and a fifth-rounder.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images."Philly desperately needs a third cornerback to play on the outside across from Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, and though Woolen has struggled to match what was a sterling performance as a rookie, he's going to offer more upside than just about anybody the Eagles can acquire at the deadline," Barnwell wrote. "The other corners on the market are going to be either similarly frustrating young prospects (Cam Taylor-Britt of the Bengals, Joshua Williams of the Chiefs) or replacement-level journeymen (Saints corner Isaac Yiadom or Commanders corner Noah Igbinoghene). Woolen is a shot worth taking and a potential project for Vic Fangio over the rest of the season."
But would the Eagles actually want Woolen at this stage?
Woolen is in the final year of his deal and has struggled mightily in 2025, logging 17 tackles and one pass defended while posting a brutal 41.1 coverage grade at Pro Football Focus.
Yes, the 26-year-old was terrific in the past, namely during his rookie campaign when he racked up 63 tackles, six picks and 16 passes defended, but he has been declining ever since and has now reached a point where he is a weak link.
Not that Ringo has been any better in Philadelphia this year, but Woolen wouldn't really comprise a major upgrade, and Philly would be downgrading in the draft to make this deal happen.
The Eagles can probably better spend that draft capital elsewhere.