The Eagles lost their seventh game in a row on Sunday against the Giants, and with just a couple days until the NFL trade deadline, speculation continues to grow about moves that Howie Roseman and Co. might make. Two names among some of the rumors, including tight end Dallas Goedert and cornerback Riq Woolen.
Both players spoke to reporters on Sunday evening, and gave their insight into the matter and made it known where they want to be for the remainder of the season.
Dallas Goedert
The tight end said that he hasn’t
really thought much about the chance that he’ll be traded ahead of the deadline, but acknowledged that there’s always a chance, and there’s a right price for anyone. Goedert also revealed that Howie did have a brief conversation with him a few weeks ago about his future in Philly, and while he said it went well, he knows things like that change in this business.
“I love this city. I always dreamt of retiring here, so we’ll see what happens. But, you know, anything’s [that’s] out of my control, I try not to worry about it.”
Riq Woolen
The CB said that it’s hard navigating the unknown as we approach the trade deadline, but he said he’s blessed to be on this team, with his teammates, and whatever lies ahead, will be. He did note that his heart is with the Eagles and with the teammates he’s grown so close to, and confirmed his preference would be to stay in Philly.
“Most definitely. I mean, if you woke up every day with your friends, some of your close friends, and y’all worked hard as hell every day, and you just up and disappear when stuff got hard, or when you just up and disappear, then it would seem kind of weird —especially when it’s on you.
If it’s up to Howie and the GM and my agent, I’ll leave it to them. But me and knowing me as a person, I’ve worked hard with these guys, and I love to be here and stay here with them.”
