The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent defensive again Tyler Corridor, in response to the NFL’s official transaction web page.
Corridor, who turns 26 on Halloween, performed faculty soccer at Wyoming earlier than signing with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2020 NFL Draft.
He then spent one season with the Los Angeles Rams after which the final two with the Las Vegas Raiders.
All informed, he’s made six begins in 31 video games performed.
Right here’s a take a look at Corridor’s profession snap counts by place, per Professional Soccer Focus:
2020: 5 slot, 1 free security … 122 particular groups
2021: 41 particular groups
2022: 7 defensive position, 32 field, 167 slot, 7 exterior cornerback, 5 free security … 1 particular groups
2023: 1 defensive position, 21 field, 129 slot, 7 exterior cornerback, 2 free security … 83 particular groups
As you’ll be able to see, the vast majority of Corridor’s defensive snaps have come taking part in within the slot. The Eagles at present don’t have a sure-fire beginning nickel cornerback after releasing Avonte Maddox, who remains to be a free agent. Corridor has a possibility to compete for taking part in time. Or not less than earn a roster spot within the former Josiah Scott function as a backup slot choice and particular groups contributor.
Hardly the flashiest free agent signing the Eagles have made however nickel nook depth was an apparent weak point for them final season. Good to see Howie Roseman including an alternative choice there.
