Leodis McKelvin

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles scored the first touchdown of the entire NFL preseason. Both of their first quarter touchdowns were results of turnovers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That proved to be enough to deliver a win for Doug Pederson who served his first game as an NFL Head Coach.

Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz brought in a pair of corners, Leodis McKelvin and Ron Brooks, that he was familiar with this offseason.

Experience. It’s what cornerback Leodis McKelvin provides and what the Philadelphia Eagles need after lackuster play at the position the past few years.

Thanksgiving day wasn't so thankful for Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll during the 2015 season.

With the voluntary organized team activities in the rear view and the mandatory OTA's starting on Tuesday, ProFootballFocus.com, listed the Eagles as the 11th best team....in the NFC and the worst team in the NFC East in their initial NFC projections of 2016 with an expected record of 6-10...

When the Eagles selected Eric Rowe last year with their second round draft choice, the Eagles hoped they had found a long, physical corner they could count on right away - the rookie started just five games, while he has upside, the Eagles clearly wanted to add competition for his position.

With the key additions of safety Rodney McLeod, guard Brandon Brooks, quarterback Chase Daniel, cornerback Leodis McKelvin, wide outs Chris Givens and Ruben Randell, along with the retention of Sam Bradford, Vinny Curry and Nolan Carroll

Here is a quick bio for Eagles fans of the new players who will be playing in Philadelphia in 2016: Rodney McLeod, Safety McLeod played his college ball at the University of Virginia where in four years he compiled 6 Interceptions, one sack, and 17 pass deflections for the Cavaliers...

Eagles signed former Buffalo Bills Cornerback Leodis McKelvin to a two year deal Tuesday afternoon.

PHILADELPHIA (973espn.com) — With the Dallas Cowboys also flashing interest, the Eagles acted quickly Tuesday agreeing to terms with former Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin on a two-year deal. The move was made just one day after Philadelphia agreed to trade the disappointing Byron Maxwell, along with linebacker Kiko Alonso, to Miami for draft-pick compensation...