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Eagles Open Camp, Sign CBs Woolen, Jones

7/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Eagles opened their camp on July 28 at Jefferson Health.
The team signed cornerbacks Riq Woolen, a former Seahawk with a Super Bowl LX ring, and Jonathan Jones.
Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell and Woolen are projected starters anchoring the cornerback group.
In 2025 Mitchell logged 17 passes defended, two interceptions and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, while DeJean recorded 85 tackles and an interception return in the Bowl LIX win.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s hard salary cap, first imposed for the 1994 season at $34.6 million (raised to $37.1 million in 1995), forced teams to rely on cheaper, younger talent. The 2011 CBA later required clubs to spend at least 88.8 % of the cap, cementing cost-controlled roster building. Philadelphia’s 2024 camp signings of Riq Woolen and Jonathan Jones continue that cap-driven emphasis on affordable defensive backs.

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Story summary

The Eagles opened their camp on July 28 at Jefferson Health.
The team signed cornerbacks Riq Woolen, a former Seahawk with a Super Bowl LX ring, and Jonathan Jones.
Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell and Woolen are projected starters anchoring the cornerback group.
In 2025 Mitchell logged 17 passes defended, two interceptions and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, while DeJean recorded 85 tackles and an interception return in the Bowl LIX win.

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