The calls for GM Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles to make a move at boundary cornerback opposite Quinyon Mitchell could go radio silent over the next month.
Third-year pro Kelee Ringo has reportedly been that good through OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Despite signing a well-respected veteran in Adoree Jackson, and spending a fifth-round draft pick this year on UCF product Mac McWilliams, Ringo has emerged as the clear front runner to be Philly’s starting No. 2 corner in non-base packages, with Cooper DeJean resuming his role at the nickel spot.
Ringo took a back seat to Mitchell and DeJean last season, logging just 129 total defensive snaps. He entered spring workouts with a ton of opportunity after Philadelphia parted ways with veteran starter Darius Slay Jr. this offseason, and Ringo has reportedly made the most of it.
“The Eagles entered OTAs with a competition at CB2 between Ringo and veteran Adoree Jackson,” wrote Eagles insider Anthony DiBona of The Philly Special Show. “Yet Ringo appeared to separate himself from Jackson during OTAs, which he capped off with an impressive performance during Philadelphia’s only mandatory practice. Ringo reportedly broke up multiple passes on June 10th and was fittingly called a “freak of nature” by Jackson earlier during OTAs.”
Ringo isn’t getting much push from McWilliams, who appears on track to open training camp behind DeJean as Philly’s backup nickel corner. Jackson’s the more accomplished pro overall, but he’s entering his age 30 season and might not have a ton left in the tank.
That leaves Ringo, a fourth-round pick of the Eagles in 2023, poised to see the biggest increase in reps among Philly’s returning players, outside of maybe Tyler Steen at right guard. He could sub out some in base packages, as the Eagles won’t be taking DeJean off the field, but the sky’s the limit for Ringo, who will only turn 23 this season and has bided his time on special teams over his first two years as a pro.
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