Losing Rodney McLeod to a torn ACL was a heartbreaker for the Eagles. His second in three years, the veteran Safety has endured a torrid run of luck. With depth light at the Safety position, it’s going to open a very unique opportunity.
To say McLeod had been excellent this season would be an understatement. Easily among the team’s most impactful players, he amassed 66 tackles through 13 weeks and was on pace to break through last year’s 76 total. After two years without a TFL, he registered 3 this season, to go with 7 passes defensed (career-high), a pick, and a pair of fumble recoveries.