Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on November 3–4 that the Detroit Lions have explored trading for Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen as the November 10 trade deadline approaches.
- Woolen is on a one-year, $12 million contract and won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2025 before signing with Philadelphia.
- The Eagles’ 2-6 slide has pushed them toward seller status, making expiring contracts like Woolen’s more tradable for draft picks.
- Analysts and reporters say Woolen’s mix of size and speed makes him an attractive short-term starter but his inconsistency and a high-profile taunting penalty have likely reduced his market value.
- Speculation places his price in mid- to late-round draft pick territory, a cost that would provide Detroit near-term cover but also risks losing Woolen after the season if he reaches free agency.