The Eagles have one of the NFL’s worst pass defenses, and with Darius Slay dealing with a knee injury, one of the league’s top slot cornerbacks is set for a return.
According to Josh Tolentino via Tim McManus, Avonte Maddox is set to have his 21-day practice window activated after missing 11 games with a pectoral injury.
Eagles are planning to open the 21-day practice window for NCB Avonte Maddox, a league source confirmed @Tim_McManus report.
Maddox, currently on IR since Week 2, was seen yesterday ramping up his rehab from a torn pec injury. The Eagles are hopeful Maddox plays again this…
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) December 16, 2023
Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.
Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.