{
  "id": 518893,
  "title": "Eagles' Riq Woolen Heaps Praise on All-Pro Teammate Quinyon Mitchell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/eagles-riq-woolen-heaps-praise-on-all-pro-teammate-quinyon-mitchell",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T01:10:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/eagles-riq-woolen-heaps-praise-on-all-pro-teammate-quinyon-mitchell-12306921"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Eagles and 2024 NFL Draft pick Quinyon Mitchell have garnered praise from All-Pro cornerback Riq Woolen for his skills and impact on the team. Mitchell, who was drafted 22nd overall, had been projected as a top-10 talent coming out of Toledo. Mitchell made an immediate impact in his rookie season, helping the Eagles secure a Super Bowl victory and earning PFWA All-Rookie honors. In his second season, Mitchell's performance was even more impressive, racking up 45 combined tackles, 17 pass breakups, and a fumble recovery in just 17 games. Despite not recording an interception, his value was recognized with a Pro Bowl selection and first-team All-Pro honors, with opposing quarterbacks rating his targeted passes at a 58.4 passer rating. Woolen, impressed by Mitchell's patience and confidence, believes the young cornerback's presence inspires his own performance. With a $15 million deal signed after his rookie contract expired, Mitchell and Woolen form a formidable duo, potentially setting the stage for Mitchell to have his best season yet.",
  "summary": "Riq Woolen, fresh off a Super Bowl win with the Seahawks, is already impressed by his new Eagles teammate Quinyon Mitchell.",
  "key_points": [
    "All-Pro Riq Woolen praises rookie Quinyon Mitchell.",
    "Mitchell made immediate impact in Super Bowl-winning rookie season.",
    "Mitchell earned Pro Bowl selection and first-team All-Pro honors in second season."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Riq Woolen's praise for Quinyon Mitchell underscores the significant impact the young cornerback has on the team, inspiring Woolen's own performance and potentially setting Mitchell up for an even stronger season.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}