Eagles CB Ronald Darby optimistic he’ll be ready for the season opener

Ronald Darby took a one-year deal with the Eagles this offseason, in part because he wants to prove that he’s an elite corner less than a year after tearing his ACL during a game last November. Darby has now advanced to running at a rapid rate and on Wednesday during the Eagles OTA session, he was optimistic that he’ll be ready for the season opener.

Ronald Darby said he's "aiming" to play Week 1. "I'm going to be doing stuff in training camp," he said. …He doesn't know his participation level for camp yet, but said he'll be "out there for sure." …He's reached 22 mph in his sprints already. Said he's 23 mph when healthy.

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) June 5, 2019

CB Ronald Darby is pleased with his recovery from knee injury, says he is hitting “22 miles per hour” running and is looking forward to getting back on field. Very positive report from a key Eagle. pic.twitter.com/dTKKez7gxw

— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) June 5, 2019

The Eagles go six-deep at the cornerback position, with Darby being the highest paid among a group that includes Jalen Mills, Avonte Maddox, Sidney Jones, Cre’Von LeBlanc and Rasul Douglas. Maddox and Douglas have ascended up the depth chart after playing well down the stretch for the Eagles last season, while Jones continues to have the backing of the teams coaching staff.