3 Cornerbacks the Eagles Could Target at the Trade Deadline

As the Philadelphia Eagles struggle to find answers to help jump-start their lifeless offense, they certainly can't turn a blind eye to the issues they have on defense.

As our buddy Jeff Kerr from CBS Sports points out, their offense is ranked lower in every category you can find this year, including yards per game, offensive PPG, yards per play, yards per carry, and 3rd down percentage. 

"We'll have to absorb those snaps up with the rest of the guys, and we'll make it work, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said on Tuesday when asked if they have enough pass rush with Smith no longer here.

In addition to the pass rush issue, the team has issues in the secondary and could be without star Quinyon Mitchell on Sunday in Minnesota. Even if Mitchell plays, they have to decide who will play opposite him, with Adore Jackson and Kelee Ringo taking turns.

"Well, we've got to settle in and find somebody out there that we can rely on," Fangio admitted. I think we have the guys that can do that, we just got to get them playing better."

So who will get the nod this week if Mitchell can't play on Sunday?

"Right now, probably would be Adoree," Fangio stated.

With the trade deadline looming, could outside corner be an area the team could look to improve?  Over at Pro Football Focus, they listed 20 trade candidates ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline and listed three cornerbacks that the Eagles could be interested in.

Three Trade Targets That Could Boost the Defense

CB Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks

After displaying tremendous promise over his first three seasons, Woolen has not reached that excellence in 2025. Through five weeks, Woolen has compiled a 41.1 PFF coverage grade — the seventh-lowest among qualified cornerbacks — along with 14.1 yards per catch. What’s only made matters worse is Woolen’s 23.8% missed tackle rate.

CB Rasul Douglas, Miami Dolphins

Doulgas has posted a 77.9 PFF coverage grade with three pass breakups across 161 coverage snaps, looking more like the standout player we saw in 2023.

CB Alontae Taylor, New Orleans Saints

Although little has been good about the Saints’ 2025 season, Taylor’s play has pointed upward. This year, he’s produced a career-best 69.5 PFF coverage grade. What also aids his value is inside-outside versatility, having played 1,239 or more snaps on the outside and in the slot.

If New Orleans doesn’t intend to pay Taylor this offseason, the 26-year-old could be sought after. Perhaps Dennis Allen would try to reunite with his former draft pick, or the Eagles could take a swing with a need at perimeter cornerback.

 

Is Cornerback the Eagles’ Top Priority?

Would any of these three players help the Eagles' defense?  Do they need to focus more on the edge rusher position, or can second-year player Jalyx Hunt and a healthy Smith give the Eagles enough down the stretch this season?