Former Pitt cornerback Avonte Maddox saw the first significant action of his NFL career on Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Tennessee Titans in an interconference matchup and fell 26-23. The results were mixed for Maddox, but the Eagles coaching staff indicated he’s likely to see more playing time moving forward.
In the defending Super Bowl champions’ recent loss, the rookie stood in for Rodney McLeod at safety, splitting duties at the position with Corey Graham, a 12th-year veteran. McLeod suffered a season-ending MCL tear during the team’s matchup with the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 23. Maddox pointed out after the game that it was his first time playing safety.