Eagles' Free Agency Moves: Shoring Up Defense

0:00For the NFL, it's March 17th and here's what's going on. The Philadelphia Eagles have made a few key moves in the 2026 NFL free agency period so far. They sign cornerback Rick Woolen and Ed rusher Arnold Ibaiketti while bringing back Titan Dallas Goatard on a one-year deal. These additions aim to shore up the defense after some notable departures. Earlier this week, Woolen joined from a boom or bus career with 50 pass breakups and picks over four seasons, though he's allowed 20. Touchdowns and draw on 35 penalties. Ibaiketti brings improving pass rush skills, posting a 73.4 grade and 16.8% win rate last year. The team lost as defender Josh Phillips, safety read blank and ship, and linebacker Nikobe Dean, thinning their depth. Fans and experts have mixed reactions to the Eagles approach. Prof. Handed out a C-plus grade, noting Woolen helps at cornerback too, but the losses hurt overall. Some analysts call it a step back, urging draft help at safety, while supporters understand

1:03General Manager Howie Roseman's bargain-hunting due to cap, constraints from past successes. Meanwhile, veteran cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement after 13 impressive NFL years at age 35. Ibaiketti shared that a phone call with defensive tackle Jordan Davis sold him on Philly's hard-working unit focused on stopping the run and pressuring, quarterbacks, trade rumors swirl around wide receiver, AJ Brown, with interest from teams like the Rams and Patriots, though nothing's happened yet. Expect more buzz after June 1st, for cap reasons, as the Eagles eye the draft for defensive reinforcements. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com