3 things to know about new Eagles safety Will Parks

Will Parks brings versatility to the Philadelphia Eagles secondary

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The Philadelphia Eagles are quietly having an efficient free agency period, choosing quality over the big-name signings.

On Saturday the Eagles added linebacker Jatavis Brown to the roster and then doubled down, bringing a hometown kid back to the city.

Former Broncos safety Will Parks turned out more lucrative offers to join his hometown Birds on a one-year deal.

Parks brings a physical style of play coupled with versatility.

With the Eagles swapping Malcolm Jenkins out and Parks in, here are three things to know about the newest Eagles safety.

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1. Parks is a North Philly native

The talented hybrid attended the former Germantown High School where he excelled. Standing 6oot-1 and 208 pounds, Parks transitioned on from Germantown to the Pac 12 and the University of Arizona, where he became a sixth-round pick of the Broncos in 2016.