The Jaguars have agreed to trade cornerback Josiah Scott to the Eagles (Twitter link via ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter). In exchange, the Eagles will send fellow cornerback Jameson Houston to Jacksonville, along with a 2023 sixth-round pick. 
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Scott will help to solidify the Eagles’ CB group, although it’s a less splashy than their reported interest in veteran Steven Nelson. The ex-Chief/Steeler has been a solid starter in the league, ranked as Pro Football Focus’ No. 11 cornerback over the last two years. Scott, meanwhile, is heading into his second year after appearing in six games as a rookie reserve. The 2020 fourth-round pick finished last year with a grand total of eleven tackles, including one tackle for a loss.
Houston, meanwhile, went undrafted last year. Then, he got a mini-tour around the country by signing deals with the Browns, Panthers and Eagles. The 5’11” corner saw his first live action with Birds, suiting up for three games down the stretch. The bulk of his time came in Week 16, when he was on the field for 35% of the snaps against Washington.
How does this help solidify? Lol this is a special teams move.
Why would the overall #11 cornerback be relegated to special teams?
This article is poorly written. Nelson is the #11 and NOT on the Eagles. Scott, the guy they traded for, may not even make the roster.
The Eagles certainly like small corners.Really wonder what Howies strategy is there.Maybe he figures if we rush the throw,the QB won’t see the mini corners that are out there….It’s one of those “outsmart the competition” moves he makes,that don’t quite work.