When the Philadelphia Eagles first signed Walter Thurmond, many believed it was to play cornerback. Then Thurmond revealed that he would be making the transition to safety in June. It caught many by surprise but the decision certainly made sense for the 27-year old.
Looking at their roster, the Eagles already had cornerbacks Byron Maxwell, Nolan Carroll, Brandon Boykin and three more rookie cornerbacks on their roster. But at the safety position, there was a huge void to fill and Thurmond has the skill-set to potentially fill it.