Riq Woolen, Eagles defense are looking good early

Riq Woolen made an early statement in Eagles training camp on Thursday, breaking under a route intended for Hollywood Brown and nearly intercepting quarterback Jalen Hurts during Day 2. The moment underscored the matchup facing the Eagles’ 2026 opponents: finding room against a secondary bolstered by an aggressive front seven and multiple Pro Bowl-level talents. Woolen, 6-foot-4, is slated to start at the second outside corner opposite All-Pro Quinyon Mitchell. Cooper DeJean anchors the slot and can shift to safety in nickel packages. Woolen signed a one-year deal in March after four seasons in Seattle, where he won the Super Bowl in February. Thursday also featured coverage pressure, a big play-action gain by Dontayvion Wicks, and long runs by Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Elijah Mitchell.