When JaCorey Shepherd heard that Brandon Boykin was traded to the Steelers on Saturday night, the rookie cornerback texted the player who was going to teach him the nickel position during training camp.
Shepherd told Boykin that everything happens for a reason, and that the trade would give Boykin the opportunity to play outside corner and Shepherd a chance at playing time as a rookie. He also told the fourth-year pro that if he ever has a question that an Eagles teammate can't answer for him, that he's going to reach out.
"He said much love," Shepherd said after the first day of training camp Sunday.