Eagles' first week of OTAs could hint at Vic Fangio's plan for Avonte Maddox

Maddox makes the most sense in the slot since he's experienced and has play a majority of his snaps there, but being able to fill in at safety gives him a better chance at making the 53-man roster given how many corners the Eagles have to pick from.  

When healthy, Maddox is reliable in the slot and has logged a combined 245 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 31 pass deflections, four interceptions, three sacks, eight forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery through 64 career games (38 starts)

But that's the problem -- Maddox has had a hard time staying healthy over the last two years and has only seen action in 14 games.

In addition to Maddox, DeJean also took reps at both positions. 

DeJean has never played safety during a live game, though he practiced the position in college. 

The Eagles depth at safety is currently weak behind C.J. Gardner Johnson and Reed Blankenship as Sydney Brown makes his way back from a torn ACL. 

If Maddox ends up starting in the slot, he could also provide emergency depth at safety if needed if he keeps up working both postitions. 

Other Notable OTAs Secondary Observations

• In more notable OTA observations in the secondary, second year cornerback Kelee Ringo did not practice and neither did veteran James Bradberry.
• Cornerback Eli Ricks was injured during practice and finished watching from the sidelines. 
• Isaiah Rodgers, who was suspended last season for gambling, took first-team reps at outside cornerback and did well against tight end Dallas Goedert, but was struggled to keep up with A.J. Brown.