Riq Woolen's Fresh Start with Eagles: Pressure Cooker Ahead

0:00On March 11th, former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Rick Woolen has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent. Drafted in the fifth round back in 2022, Woolen spent his first couple of seasons with Seattle, where he shows solid play but also had some key mistakes. The Seahawks decided to move on from him this off-season, opting instead to sign Josh Job, who they see as a more consistent option at quarterback. Woolen earned a nice short-term deal with Philly, giving him a fresh start after leaving the team that first gave him a shot in the league. Philly fans are known for being tough on players, especially after big plays followed by errors. Woolen had moments like that last season, including a costly deep pass allowed in week one against the San Francisco 49ers and a touchdown, given up right after a penalty in the Super Bowl. Now with the Eagles, questions linger about how Woolen will handle the pressure cooker atmosphere at their games. He's good in coverage overall, but his reactions to setbacks could face real tests there.

1:01As training cams ramp up, it'll be interesting to see if Woolen adapts quickly and carves out a steady role in Philadelphia Secondary.