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Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers gets first-team reps during OTAs
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The Philadelphia Eagles have 14 cornerbacks on their roster at the moment, which means it's going to be the position battle to watch this summer. 

During the first week of OTAs, Vic Fangio gave veteran Isaiah Rodgers first-team reps opposite Darius Slay. 

According to CBS Sports Jeff Kerr's observations from OTAs , Rodgers had a tough time beating out wide receiver A.J. Brown during 7-on-7s but did record a had a pass breakup on a Jalen Hurts ball intended for tight end Dallas Goedert. 

Kerr also confirmed that veteran James Bradberry and second-year cornerback Kelee Ringo were not in attendance during Wednesday's practice. 

Rodgers Has Yet to Play a Snap for the Eagles

Rodgers, 26, was originally a sixth-round pick out of UMass by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2020 NFL draft.

He was suspended for the 2023 season after he violated the NFL's sports gambling policy. 

Per ESPN, Rodgers placed over 100 bets that ranged anywhere from $25 to $50. He also placed a $1,000 prop bet that included the Colts.

At the time of the suspension, Rodgers told ESPN that the bets he placed were made for other people.

"That report is true, with it being $1,000, but that report wasn't made from my device," Rodgers said to ESPN. "The $25 to $50 bets are exactly true, but it was more crazy-leg parlays with just $25 trying to make a crazy amount. Just funny bets. Nothing too serious."

A few months later, Rodgers was released by the Colts and then the Eagles picked him up.

Rodgers was a key contributor on Indianapolis' special teams and widely considered a promising up-and-coming cornerback in the league before his suspension. 

In three seasons with the Colts, Rodgers saw action in 45 games and made 10 starts where he logged 88 tackles, 10 passes defended, and three interceptions.

Rodgers has yet to play a snap for the Eagles, but there's a chance he will get the opportunity to as long as he has a solid offseason. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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