Overview
- The Eagles signed Woolen to a one-year deal in March that can pay up to $15 million and carries a $12 million base value used in compensatory-pick calculations.
- Minicamp coverage in early June, led by The Athletic's Zach Berman, said Woolen has drawn the most praise among Eagles players and remained tight in coverage of DeVonta Smith during drills.
- Observers point to Vic Fangio's scheme as a likely source of upside because it has helped other cornerbacks reach career-best levels under his coaching.
- Seattle responded to Woolen's free-agency move by re-signing Josh Jobe and planning to rely on Devon Witherspoon and internal depth rather than paying to keep Woolen.
- Woolen's season is a clear prove-it year: regular-season play will show whether minicamp promise converts to a bigger payday and whether Seattle ultimately benefits via a compensatory pick.