The Philadelphia Eagles have traded cornerback Brandon Boykin to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to multiple reports. The news has also been officially announced by the Eagles.
In return, the Eagles will be receiving a conditional 2016 fifth-round draft pick, which could turn into a fourth-round pick according to ESPN’s Adam Caplan.
The 5th round pick the #Eagles will receive can be as high as a 4th round pick depending on playing time for Boykin this season, per source.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 2, 2015
Boykin was never able to crack a outside starting spot in his tenure with the Eagles. He was used primarily as a slot corner in nickel formation, despite being hopeful for an opportunity to start. The writing seemed to be on the wall for Boykin last season when he was never able to start on the outside over Bradley Fletcher or Cary Williams. Chip Kelly and Billy Davis prefer tall and long cornerbacks, a prototype that Boykin does not fit.
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