Fletcher Cox pulled Destiny Vaeao aside before training camp and told the Eagles’ third-year defensive tackle about the opportunity available. The Eagles open the preseason next week and the regular season in five weeks, and their defensive tackle rotation remains one of the biggest questions.
Tim Jernigan, who is supposed to be the starting defensive tackle next to Cox, has a back injury that sidelined him throughout the offseason and could stretch into the season. Jernigan hasn’t even attended practices, with the training staff sequestering him indoors to rehab and avoid any chance of an accident.