Eagles CB James Bradberry getting reps at new position during minicamp
The question many have wondered for the last week has been answered. Philadelphia Eagles veteran cornerback James Bradberry did indeed show up for to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after skipping all of May's voluntary OTA sessions. His presence might come by surprise to some, but not to head coach Nick Sirianni, who has had Bradberry […]
The question many have wondered for the last week has been answered.
Philadelphia Eagles veteran cornerback James Bradberry did indeed show up for to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after skipping all of May's voluntary OTA sessions.
His presence might come by surprise to some, but not to head coach Nick Sirianni, who has had Bradberry working behind the scenes at a new position.
"He was able to do a couple different things last year and played the majority of his career at corner then was able to do some things at the dime, some things at the nickel, some things at the corner," Sirianni said. "Now he’s working some of the safety stuff, which you’ll see."
Bradberry has played cornerback for the last eight seasons, but the Eagles now have 14 cornerbacks on their roster, so the more versatility that Bradberry can put on display, then the higher chance he has at making the 53-man roster.
It also helps that the Eagles' safety room isn't as oversaturated.
According to Sirianni, Bradberry has taken to the idea of cross-training rather well.
"James has always been a team guy since the moment he stepped in here and from what I understand everywhere else he’s been because we did our research before we brought James in here in 2022,” Sirianni said. “He’d do anything for his teammates, he’d do anything for his team."
Sirianni explained that many great cornerbacks have gone on to become great safeties. He mentioned Charles Woodson, who spent 14 seasons as a cornerback before switching to safety during his final four years.
"The first guy that comes to my mind is Charles Woodson,” Sirianni said. “He went from an elite corner to an elite nickel to an elite safety. So, I’m excited about that for James, that he’s able to do more."
