The Philadelphia Eagles secondary room at this moment is so crowded that it may not have enough chairs. So why is there a rumor circulating that Philly should sign Dallas Cowboys free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore? The answer, journalistically speaking? It’s like a can’t-miss recipe. Place a large pot on the stove. Dump in the words “Dallas Cowboys” and “any name player” and “Philadelphia Eagles.” Cook on high.
And enjoy the tasty benefits of a “scoop” that is completely made up. As we recently detailed, the Eagles cornerbacks group has been fortified by what GM Howie Roseman did in the NFL Draft. Darius Slay owns one spot. First-round rookie Quinyon Mitchell will be asked to win the other job. … all of which could put the squeeze on James Bradberry.
The fact is, Philly is more likely to trade away a corner (Bradberry) than it is to sign one. Add to the truthful “large pot” the fact that Gilmore – the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year – remains effective but is about to turn 34 (Gilmore himself has addressed this, saying he’s unsigned due to “the age thing”) and is coming off shoulder surgery … and remains unsigned for those very reasons … And you can smell that what’s cookin’ here is … nothing.
