The Eagles have release cornerback Leodis McKelvin one year after giving him a two-year, $6.2 million deal.
By releasing McKelvin, the Eagles save $3.25 million in cap space.
McKelvin appeared in 13 games for the Eagles, totaling two interceptions.
Although he did make a big play to clinch a win over the Atlanta Falcons, McKelvin was arguably the worst starting cornerback in the NFL last season.
It was clear early on that the team’s plan of making him their No. 1 cornerback was not going to work, but with no depth at the position, the Eagles had no choice but to play him.
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The Eagles tried to hide him, as they slowly put rookie Jalen Mills in more-and-more throughout the season, but McKelvin still struggled when he was on the field.
While McKelvin was likely recommended by defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz due to their days in Buffalo together, the terrible decision to sign McKelvin still falls on top personnel executive Howie Roseman. The Eagles knew going into last season they needed help at the cornerback position, and Roseman’s decision to make McKelvin the top player at the position did not come close to adequately fixing the need.
The release of McKelvin only reinforces the idea that the Eagles will be going after multiple cornerbacks this season, both in the draft and free agency.
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