The Ringer's Philly Special Riq Woolen and Johnny Mundt? The Eagles Are on the Board!
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Mar 11, 2026 
Zach Berman, The Athletic’s Eagles beat reporter, breaks down Philly’s surprising Day 2 moves. He covers the one-year Riq Woolen signing and its fit in the secondary. He explains Johnny Mundt’s role as a veteran blocking tight end and why Grant Calcaterra returns. He also discusses the team’s need for an elite pass-catching tight end and trade chatter around A.J. Brown.
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Eagles Took A High Upside One Year Flier On Riq Woolen
- The Eagles signed Riq Woolen as a one-year, high-upside fit rather than a long-term splash signing.
- Woolen's rare 6'4" 4.26 speed profile and familiarity with coaches make him a low-cost lottery ticket on day two of tampering.
Riq Woolen Is Elite Physically But Risky On Tackles And Discipline
- Woolen is boom-or-bust: elite ball skills and recovery speed but poor tackling and penalty issues.
- His tape shows extraordinary plays plus taunting/benching incidents, explaining varied market valuation.
Coaching Familiarity Helped Make Woolen Attractive
- Familiarity with coaches matters: Clinton Hurd coached Woolen during his best season, giving Philly more intel.
- That prior working relationship likely reduced perceived risk for the Eagles' staff.