I’ve swung my ‘Hope-a-meter’ to CB help as we speed towards the deadline. As much as I’d absolutely love to have Mack or even Young at this point, I’d have to think any of the three below would be an upgrade in the backfield.

Obviously we know how Wright can look in this defense. But from what I’ve been reading about Woolen, he allegedly would “thrive” in Allen’s preferred man-press coverage. Where in Philly he’s struggling a bit in Fangios zone version. Plus at 6’4” not only is he huge, but got some amazing speed for a guy that long.

The winds of change are ever shifting. Sounds like now Chicago is out of the running for Mack. He allegedly has decided he wants to stay a Charger (or he’s being held hostage - one of the two).

Meanwhile Chicago has reportedly turned its focus on Chase Young while still looking to get CB help.

Update: Bears and Lions in “deep competition” for CB Riq Woolen.

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On 11/5/2026 at 7:32 AM, Alaskan Grizzly said:

I’ve swung my ‘Hope-a-meter’ to CB help as we speed towards the deadline. As much as I’d absolutely love to have Mack or even Young at this point, I’d have to think any of the three below would be an upgrade in the backfield.

Obviously we know how Wright can look in this defense. But from what I’ve been reading about Woolen, he allegedly would “thrive” in Allen’s preferred man-press coverage. Where in Philly he’s struggling a bit in Fangios zone version. Plus at 6’4” not only is he huge, but got some amazing speed for a guy that long.

I've seen quite a few Eagles games and Riq Woolen is not a very disciplined DB. He's very handsy, often called for contact after 5 yards pulling on jerseys. Considering his elite speed I don't understand why he feels he has to grab players instead of just turning and running with them. I definitely think he's a guy Al Harris could help but we're talking about a mid-season trade where there is little practice time to hone techniques.

I've seen Mike Sainristil mentioned too. He's on the bench for the Commanders. He might be a good depth piece to add and less costly than someone that is a starter. Except he's small and not likely a good boundary CB which is what we need.