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With Rodney McLeod’s status uncertain, Eagles may need safety help

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Defensive back Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after being injured while playing against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The status of Eagles safety Rodney McLeod remains uncertain a day after teammate Jalen Mills’ helmet collided with McLeod’s knee.

“We’re still honestly evaluating him today [and] probably tomorrow,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said during his weekly Monday press conference, via Mike Kaye of NJ Advance Media. “I’ll probably have a better update for you on Wednesday quite honestly. He’s still being evaluated.”

Corey Graham replaced McLeod at free safety after McLeod’s third-quarter injury.

The Eagles might need safety help if McLeod is out as an injury would leave only Graham, starting strong safety Malcolm Jenkins and Deiondre Hall at the position. Hall has played only 12 special teams snaps and no defensive snaps since arriving in Philadelphia three weeks ago.

Eric Reid, T.J. Ward and Mike Mitchell are among the veteran safeties available in free agency.