San Francisco’s Deebo Samuel once called Eagles cornerback James Bradberry “trash.” He’s not, but without improved play he could be tossed aside for a younger player.
Bradberry’s Eagles career got off to a great start after he was released by the New York Giants in 2022. He had a pick-six against the Detroit Lions to open the regular season and finished the year with three interceptions and 17 passes defended.
Bradberry was part of an Eagles secondary that helped carry the team to Super Bowl LVII by allowing a league-low 179.8 passing yards per game – a far cry from the 255.4 yards per game the team has allowed this season.
Bradberry is not solely responsible for the unit’s decline, but that hasn’t stopped opposing offenses from targeting the former Pro Bowler. According to Reuben Frank of nbcsportsphiladelphia.com, his opposing passer rating for the season (117.7) is fifth-worst in the league among cornerbacks who have faced 50 or more targets. His 11 passing touchdowns allowed are the most on record since Stathead started keeping cornerback coverage stats in 2018.
