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Glenn Erby

Philadelphia Eagles sign CB Steven Nelson to a deal

The supposedly rebuilding Eagles aren’t tanking for 2022 and after another solid free agent signing, the Birds could be a sleeper playoff team.

After adding Ryan Kerrigan to the roster, Philadelphia has won the Steven Nelson sweepstakes.

The 28-year-old Nelson has 68 career starts under his belt and offers the Eagles a talented cornerback opposite Darius Slay. The move will allow Zech McPhearson to get acclimated as a rookie, while Avonte Maddox the chance to slide back inside to the slot cornerback position.

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