Eagles reportedly agree to terms with Rams safety Rodney McLeod

Rodney McLeod has similar athleticism as Walter Thurmond, but is more physical in run support.
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According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Eagles have agreed to terms with former St. Louis (or Los Angeles or whatever) safety Rodney McLeod, who will receive a big payday.

McLeod, who will turn 26 in June, is only 5'10, 195, which is less than ideal, but he plays bigger than his size. From 2013-2015, when he was a three-year starter, McLeod had 233 tackles, 18 pass breakups, 5 interceptions, and 7 forced fumbles. As you might expect from a smaller safety, he has good range. Here's McLeod in 2014 against the Broncos. He was actually called for a hit on a defenseless receiver on this play, but watch his ability to get to the sideline from his center field position:

McLeod possesses similar athleticism to Walter Thurmond, but is a more physical player in run support. He'll almost certainly be the starter at safety opposite Malcolm Jenkins.


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