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Eagles open 21 day practice window for slot CB Avonte Maddox

Philadelphia Eagles open 21 day practice window for slot CB Avonte Maddox ahead of Week 16

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s worst pass defenses, and with Darius Slay dealing with a knee injury, one of the league’s top slot cornerbacks is set for a return.

Avonte Maddox had his 21-day practice window activated after missing 11 games with a pectoral injury.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

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Eagles to open 21 day practice window for slot CB Avonte Maddox

Philadelphia Eagles to open 21 day practice window for slot CB Avonte Maddox ahead of Week 16

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s worst pass defenses, and with Darius Slay dealing with a knee injury, one of the league’s top slot cornerbacks is set for a return.

According to Josh Tolentino via Tim McManus, Avonte Maddox is set to have his 21-day practice window activated after missing 11 games with a pectoral injury.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

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Eagles’ All-Pro James Bradberry is getting work at slot CB ahead of matchup vs. Bucs

Philadelphia #Eagles’ All-Pro CB James Bradberry is getting work in the slot after returning to practice following his concussion suffered in Week 1

James Bradberry spent part of training camp and the preseason getting reps at the slot cornerback, allowing the defensive coordinator to make Philadelphia’s defense even more versatile.

With Avonte Maddox on injured reserve after suffering a torn pec, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talked about rolling with an “in-house” option.

That could mean second-year cornerback Mario Goodrich, who replaced Maddox during Thursday night’s win over Minnesota.

The choice for Sunday’s matchup and on obvious passing downs is Bradberry, which would allow Josh Jobe to flourish on the outside.

Bradberry missed the Week 2 win over the Vikings with a concussion.

Still, during his first practice back, the cornerback was coached by nickel cornerback coach and Chester, Pennsylvania native Ronell Williams, according to the Inquirer’s Josh Tolentino.

Philadelphia has options at the position, and it could also allow rookie safety Sydney Jones to see snaps on select downs.

Justin Evans has experience in the slot and the Eagles could scheme to play more zone on obvious passing downs to protect guys on the backend.

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