Jesse Holley· May 20, 2026
Presenting a position-by-position comparison of NFC East defenses, he ranks the Philadelphia Eagles as having the best cornerback group in the division, ahead of the Cowboys, Giants and Commanders.
“So, yeah, I think Philadelphia is number one.”
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- Position Group RankingsMay 20, 2026
“So, yeah, I think Philadelphia is number one. I think Philly is number one.”
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