3 potential free agent targets for Eagles from Chargers in 2020
By Dan Parzych
2. Jaylen Watkins
Would the Eagles ever consider a third stint with Jaylen Watkins to help fill their need at the cornerback position?
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Even though Watkins doesn’t exactly have the most starting experience compared to other cornerbacks that will be available in free agency, the great news over a move like this is Philadelphia would most likely be able to get him at a fair price.
Despite suffering a torn ACL in 2018, the Chargers were willing to give Watkins another chance to prove himself last year, and his numbers may not have been the most impressive in the world, but he did start three of the 14 games he appeared in.
If the Eagles were to sign Watkins and use one of their upcoming draft picks on another cornerback, this could put the defense in much better shape at the position entering the 2020 season.
Assuming the team decides to move on from Ronald Darby along with seeing a stronger impact from some of the younger players such as Sidney Jones and Avonte Maddox, Watkins could help provide a little extra depth at cornerback.
Plus, for all the Eagles know, Watkins returning to the team that drafted him back in 2014 could be just what the cornerback needs to finally reach a new level of play.