Philadelphia Eagles Strengthen Roster with Offseason Moves

The Philadelphia Eagles are hungry for a Super Bowl win, and their offseason moves have been graded an 'A' by Seth Walder of ESPN.

What drove the Eagles' offseason strategy?

The Eagles wanted to make sure to get the right talent for the future of this team, and they didn't play it safe.

They made noise and decided to take some chances, including signing cornerback Riq Woolen for one year and $12 million.

How does Riq Woolen fit into the Eagles' plans?

Woolen is not considered among the game's best corners, despite metrics that suggest elite-level play, and he ranks first among all cornerbacks with at least 500 coverage snaps in air yards allowed per coverage snap.

The Eagles had some injury issues and overall inconsistency last season, which cost them a second consecutive trip to the big game.

What's next for the Philadelphia Eagles?

As of now, the Eagles are 12th in the American Football Conference with a 6-11 record, on a L6 streak, and their next game is vs Washington Commanders on 2026-09-13.

And with players like Jalen Hurts, the Eagles have set themselves up for success for now and the future.

But they lost something in the present when they traded A.J. Brown, gaining picks to set themselves up for success.

So long as players stay healthy, it's theirs to lose, and the Eagles have sneakily set themselves up for a blockbuster season.

The core of this team was, and is, there, and by making small but significant changes, they've improved their chances.

The Eagles did win the Super Bowl just two years ago, and already, it seems like ancient history.