Three things to expect with Rodney McLeod sidelined with an ACL tear

The Eagles secondary will look very different; here are three things we expect to see in the coming weeks and months with McLeod out.

There’s going to be a lot on Jalen Mills’ plate

The former seventh-round draft pick has shown some versatility in his switch from cornerback to safety. He is one of Jim Schwartz’s favorite players as he plays with tenacity and attitude – even if he isn’t the most physically gifted player on the field.

The fifth-year player has learned first-hand from locker room leaders like McLeod and Malcolm Jenkins so now’s the time to put their lessons into action as he takes control of the defensive backfield.

With McLeod on the sideline, I expect Schwartz to use Mills’ versatility to his advantage. I think he’ll line up all over the field – as a deep safety, an extra man in the box, and even at cornerback.

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