The Philadelphia Eagles are making big moves in free agency and the versatility allotted from the signings could translate to a promotion for Avonte Maddox.
According to Derrick Gunn of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Avonte Maddox may be the favorite among Eagles brass to start at cornerback opposite Darius Slay.
“I was also told that the job starting opposite of Darius Slay is Avonte Maddox’s to win or lose.”
Maddox has split his time between slot, outside cornerback and some safety, but he’s performed well when asked to play on the outside.
Nickell Robey-Coleman and Cre’Von LeBlanc will likely compete for the slot cornerback spot, while Jalen Mills could split times with at three different spots as a hybrid, while Will Parks should establish himself at safety opposite Rodney McLeod.
