Philly Sports Network · Oct 1, 2019
Rodney McLeod is holding the Eagles secondary together
After slowly settling in during training camp following a season-ending torn MCL in 2018, McLeod picked up his usual high level of play against the Packers in week 4.
When the defense needed a guy to step up, the 8-year veteran did exactly that. Against Aaron Rodgers at his best, McLeod was a vital cog in the 2 redzone stops that ultimately sealed a victory for the birds.
A tackling machine
What stood out the most about McLeod was his continuous textbook pursuit of ball carriers, both on quick passes to the flat, on jet sweeps, where e.g. Davante Adams came into open-field, as well as a key QB zone-read by Rodgers at the goal line.
