When the Eagles traded cornerback Brandon Boykin, coach Chip Kelly said the decision was a reflection of the team’s depth at the position. Now that depth is going to be tested.
Rookie cornerback JaCorey Shepherd tore his ACL over the weekend, the Eagles have confirmed, and now the team is suddenly scrambling to decide who will play the slot corner position.
But the Eagles still think they have good depth there. Byron Maxwell is locked in as the starter at right cornerback, and on the left side rookie second-round pick Eric Rowe appears to be the starter.