Free-agent defensive back Avonte Maddox signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Detroit Lions on Friday, according to his agent, Jason Chayut. Maddox will head to the NFC North after spending the first seven years of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he racked up a total of 270 tackles (200 solo), three sacks, 13 tackles for loss, eight QB hits, four interceptions, 36 pass breakups, eight forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 81 games (41 starts). The 28-year-old safety started the 2024 campaign as Philly's slot cornerback but was eventually benched in favor of impressive rookie Cooper DeJean. Maddox finished his last year with the Eagles with a Super Bowl ring but had only 20 tackles (nine solo) and five pass breakups in 17 regular-season games (three starts). Expect him to provide experienced depth for Detroit's secondary in 2025.
The Philadelphia Eagles and free-agent cornerback Avonte Maddox agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Maddox will now return to the Eagles for his seventh season in 2024 after the team originally drafted him in 2018 in the fourth round (125th overall) out of Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old veteran played in only four games for the Eagles in 2023 due to a torn pectoral muscle, and he's played a total of 13 regular-season games in the last two seasons due to injuries. Maddox has a total of 250 tackles (191 solo), three sacks, 13 tackles for loss, eight QB hits, four interceptions, 31 passes defended, eight forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 64 career games (38 starts). When healthy, he'll give the team a veteran presence at nickel corner.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox is being released by the organization, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move will save the organization $1.95 million on the cap. The 27-year-old was a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has played his entire six-year career in an Eagles uniform. Over 65 games, Maddox has collected 250 tackles, eight forced fumbles, four interceptions, and 31 passes defended. He'll now head to free agency, where he'll likely have a market as a depth defensive back.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (pectoral) will soon be designated to return from injured reserve, according to Josh Tolentino of the Philadelphia Enquirer. Once official, this move will open Maddox's practice window, giving him 21 days to practice without being officially activated from injured reserve. If Philadelphia doesn't activate him by the end of that 21-day window, his season will be over, though Tolentino notes that the Eagles "are hopeful" he plays again this year. Maddox has been sidelined since Week 2. Through less than two full games, he registered eight tackles and one forced fumble.
There is worry that Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (pectoral) tore his pectoral muscle in the win over the visiting Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night, according to sources. Maddox went for an MRI exam on Friday morning, and if the tests confirm the suspicion, Maddox could be forced to miss the entire 2023 season. If the 27-year-old is done for the season, it will be a significant blow to Philly's secondary, as he is one of the better nickel cornerbacks in the league when healthy. The problem is Maddox has had a tough time staying on the field. The Eagles can't get James Bradberry (concussion) back soon enough.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 2 victory over the Minnesota Vikings and did not return. Before injuring his left shoulder in the first half, Maddox had two tackles (one solo). The good news is that the 27-year-old will have extra time before their Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, Sept. 25, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be ready for that contest, either. The Eagles will likely send the defensive back for tests in the coming days. Injuries aren't new for Maddox, as he played in just nine regular season games in 2022 due to ankle, hamstring and toe injuries. He has averaged 12 games played in five NFL seasons coming into 2023.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (toe) and offensive guard Landon Dickerson (elbow) both put in full practices on Friday and were removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LVII. They will both be available to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Maddox was injured in Week 16 but returned for the NFC Championship while playing only 19 of 41 defensive snaps in the secondary. With a week of extra rest, the 26-year-old should see more playing time as the Eagles look to slow Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce down. Dickerson was injured in the NFC title game, but the injury wasn't all that serious and he will return to starting left guard duties against the Chiefs. It's good news for Jalen Hurts and Philly's ground game.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (toe) was held out of practice on Friday as a precaution, and the expectation is that he will be ready to play in Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday, according to a league source. Maddox was seen with a walking boot on his left foot after missing more than a month late in the year with a toe injury. The 26-year-old played only 19 defensive snaps in the NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers last weekend, but it sounds as though he'll be available to play in the big game. Still, even if Maddox is active for the Eagles secondary, Josiah Scott could see more slot duties if Maddox isn't 100 percent.
The Philadelphia Eagles placed cornerback Avonte Maddox (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Monday and promoted cornerback Mario Goodrich from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Maddox will miss at least the next four games, including Monday's game against the Washington Commanders. The 26-year-old started five of his six games played this year and had recorded 27 tackles (17 solo), an interception, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. In his absence for at least the next four games, Josiah Scott should be the team's starting slot cornerback.
Eagles, Avonte Maddox Agree On Three-Year Extension
The Philadelphia Eagles and cornerback Avonte Maddox agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million contract extension on Saturday that includes $13.3 million guaranteed, according to sources. The Eagles locked up Maddox and tight end Dallas Goedert on long-term extensions on consecutive days heading into a Week 11 game against the New Orleans Saints. Maddox, 25, was the team's fourth-round selection in the 2018 draft out of Pittsburgh. He's been a reliable slot presence for the Eagles and has a career-high 48 tackles (31 solo), one interception, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles and half a sack in 10 games for the Eagles this season. Against a Saints offense that will be missing running back Alvin Kamara (knee) this weekend, the Eagles defense could be a sneaky streaming option in Week 11.
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