Philadelphia Eagles: Top 5 positions of need during offseason

Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) makes an 80 yard touchdown reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll (22) on the field against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback

Philadelphia’s secondary wasn’t great in 2016. Despite outstanding play from safeties Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod, cornerbacks Leodis McKelvin and Nolan Carroll struggled to shut down opposing receivers, ultimately costing the Eagles valuable wins. Rookie Jalen Mills showed flashes of potential, however. Though ranked as the worst cornerback in the league by Pro Football Focus, Mills lined up across several of the game’s best receivers in Julio Jones, Odell Beckham Jr. and Antonio Brown and, for the most part, was able to hold his own. Unfortunately, Mills’ questionable speed will likely prohibit from being a reliable outside cornerback.

Several big-name corners will be hitting the free agent market this offseason including Stephon Gilmore, Prince Amukamara and Morris Claiborne. The Eagles will almost certainly be in the running to land at least one of those corners in free agency.

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