Report: Eagles claim former Washington, Houston cornerback

The Eagles have added yet another defensive back.

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Philadelphia has claimed former Washington and Houston cornerback Jimmy Moreland off waivers.

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed DB Jimmy Moreland off waivers, per source. Released by Houston last week, Moreland finds a quick home.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 23, 2022

Moreland — 5’11”, 182 pounds — appeared in seven games for Houston last year recording two tackles.

The 26-year-old spent the prior two seasons in Washington totaling 86 tackles, five passes defended and one interception (against Carson Wentz).

He’ll likely serve as depth at the nickel position behind Avonte Maddox, having spent most of his playing time in the slot.

“The People’s Corner” joins an already crowded DB room that currently consists of 14 cornerbacks:

• Darius Slay
• James Bradberry
• Avonte Maddox
• Zech McPhearson
• Josiah Scott
• Kary Vincent Jr.
• Josh Jobe
• Mario Goodrich
• Josh Blackwell
• Andre Chachere
• Tay Gowan
• Mac McCain III
• Craig James

Jimmy Moreland playing off with vision on the QB, much like Moreau earlier. Had a great break, driving on the route before the receiver even broke. Huge INT. pic.twitter.com/ERstbXG6u7

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 13, 2020

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