Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell hints at potentially traveling with opposing team's best WR
Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell hints at potentially traveling with opposing team's best WR Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell could begin traveling with the opposing team's best wide receiver after stating he's been getting his feet wet at both outside cornerback positions.
Quinyon Mitchell was a finalist for the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
After watching Philadelphia lose Darius Slay (Steelers), James Bradberry (free agent), Avonte Maddox (Lions), and Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings) in free agency, he's the best player at a very crucial position.
During day two of Eagles' OTAs, both Mitchell and Cooper DeJean spent time outside of their comfort zones, with DeJean playing several different positions, and Mitchell getting his feet wet with the left cornerback spot. In 2024, Slay stayed left and Mitchell stayed on the right.
Now one of the best young cornerbacks in the NFL, Mitchell hinted at potentially traveling with the opposing team's best wide receiver.
On defense last year, Mitchell helped lead the charge with 46 tackles and 12 passes defended in 16 games. Last season, Mitchell tied for sixth in the league with a 79.2 coverage grade, recording 10 pass breakups and two interceptions, while ranking fifth in man coverage grade at 82.2 — one spot ahead of Cooper DeJean — and added a strong 77.4 grade in zone coverage.
According to PFF, Mitchell was one of just three qualified cornerbacks, along with DeJean and Christian Benford, to post at least a 75.0 in both categories last season.
Mitchell ranked 3rd among NFL CBs with 16 forced incompletions, trailing only Zyon McCollum (17) and Denzel Ward (17). He was 3rd among CBs in yards allowed per coverage snap (0.8) behind Pat Surtain (0.6) and Derek Stingley (0.7) (min. 600 coverage snaps).
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