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10 Under-the-radar NFL free agents Philadelphia Eagles should inquire about

By Geoffrey Knox

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 24: Wide receiver Jordan Matthews #81 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass against cornerback Mark Fields #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of a preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 24: Wide receiver Jordan Matthews #81 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass against cornerback Mark Fields #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of a preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 10: Reggie Davis #11 of the Dallas Cowboys watches the pass go off his fingertips while defended by Dontae Johnson #48 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 10: Reggie Davis #11 of the Dallas Cowboys watches the pass go off his fingertips while defended by Dontae Johnson #48 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

6. Orlando Scandrick

We at ITI have no doubt that, at some point, we’ll see Orlando Scandrick again, possibly after Week 2 because signing him then will mean the Eagles won’t have to give him a full year’s salary. If Jalen Mills and Cre’Von LeBlanc will be available later in 2019, there won’t be a reason to do that.

7. Nico Siragusa, guard

Nico Siragusa was a First Team All-American in 2016 after a season of clearing holes for Donnel Pumphrey of all people. The Baltimore Ravens took him in Round 4 of 2017’s draft, 122nd overall. Since then, he’s been on three other rosters.

There’s no reason to even believe that he’s on Philly’s radar, but under Jeff Stoutland’s tutelage, he could be special. Matt Pryor‘s still on the team. Philly made a decent lineman out of a rugby star. Do we think he can’t get something great out of a former All American?

8. Dontae Johnson, cornerback

Dontae Johnson was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers under the Jim Harbaugh regime and survived three coaching changes there. 158 tackles, two interceptions, and 21 pass deflections later, he stands out slightly on a long list of cornerback names who are looking for jobs.

He could serve as a decent bandaid until Ronald Darby, Jalen Mills, or Cre’Von LeBlanc are ready to go.

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