The Philadelphia Eagles recently held a workout with defensive lineman Cedric Thornton (no relation to this writer) in their ongoing search to provide depth while starting defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan recovers from back surgery.
Thornton is currently listed as a defensive tackle but was technically a defensive end in former Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis’ 3-4 scheme. Thornton would prove to be a very serviceable defensive lineman. Especially against the run in the NFL, despite going undrafted in 2011. Thornton made Andy Reid’s 53-man roster in 2012 during the former coaches swan song season with the team before becoming a three-year starter for the Chip Kelly era.