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The Eagles' recent OTA practice highlighted Bryce Huff's absence, ongoing cornerback and safety position battles, and potential positional shifts, with key players like DeJean and DeVonta Smith participating while others remain injured or absent for strategic reasons.
As the Green Bay Packers' training camp nears its end, Rudy Ford is back working alongside Darnell Savage as the starting safety in the team's secondary. Head Coach Matt LaFleur praised Ford for his physicality and communication skills during camp. Ford, who signed with the Packers last year, aims to contribute on defense and has shown promise with six starts and three interceptions in the previous season. The Packers expect to finalize their safety rotation and set their depth chart for the regular-season opener against the Chicago Bears.
The Green Bay Packers are pleased with the competition for their starting safety position, with only one player in the room having played a significant number of snaps. While Darnell Savage is expected to fill one spot, the other is up for grabs between Rudy Ford, Tarvarius Moore, and newly signed Jonathan Owens. The Packers are looking for a two-way safety who can cover and tackle, and the competition could last until the start of the regular season.