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Philadelphia Eagles: Ranking The Free Agent Signings

By Ryan Quigley

Nov 23, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) reacts after recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) reacts after recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Ron Brooks (33) against the New York Giants at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Ron Brooks (33) against the New York Giants at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Ron Brooks

Of all the Eagles’ free agent signings, cornerback Ron Brooks is easily the most under-the-radar player added to Philadelphia’s roster. The former Buffalo Bill isn’t a household name, but considering the trade that sent cornerback Byron Maxwell to the Miami Dolphins, he may play a bigger role next season than anticipated.

Brooks is a former fourth-round pick out of LSU in the 2012 NFL Draft. At only 5’10”, 190 pounds, Brooks isn’t a very big corner, but he’s very fast. He ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the 2012 NFL Combine and that speed gives him the ability to make plays like this one.

Yes, that was a lucky play for Brooks, but he brings good breaking speed to the table and, despite being paid like a depth corner, he’s looking to be a starter for the Eagles.

Is this the sexiest signing? Not at all, but it’s a decent one, especially for a team lacking depth in the secondary.

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