Hall Of An Opportunity

New Eagles cornerback Tyler Hall should feel comfortable in his new surroundings.

Hall, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound slot corner who went undrafted in 2020 out of Wyoming,  trains with former Eagles safety Marcus Epps – another former Wyoming standout who emerged from the undrafted ranks.

Adding to this: There was also some familiarity, as Hall trained with former Wyoming teammate — and former Eagles safety — Marcus Epps and some of the DBs in Cali the past few seasons at Epps’ gym, EBS Performance. #Eagles https://t.co/gyQTNUhIZ4

— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) March 21, 2024

Hall, 25, has started six games and played in 31. All of his starts have been with the Raiders – the team Epps signed with last offseason after helping the Eagles get to the Super Bowl in 2022 as a starting safety.

GETTY IMAGES: New Eagles slot CB candidate Tyler Hall trains with former Eagles S Marcus Epps.

Hall, who has also played for the Falcons and Rams, is expected to compete in a crowded house at the slot position, but his experience could help.

The Eagles are looking for help at the slot after releasing oft-injured nickelback Avonte Maddox, who remains unsigned. Hall apparently turned down other offers to sign with the Eagles.

It’s my understanding that the #Eagles view CB Tyler Hall primarily as a nickel. He can also play outside and safety. Had multiple offers.

— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) March 20, 2024

Local Pro Day update

The Eagles will have their “local Pro Day” on April 17, in which players from nearby universities will be permitted to attend the NovaCare Complex for workouts and interviews.

Among those expected to be there are Rutgers linebacker and Penn State cornerback:

Penn State CB Johnny Dixon and Rutgers LB Deion Jennings have been invited to the #Eagles’ local Pro Day on April 17, I’m told.

— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) March 20, 2024

Rice Is Nice

The son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice is expected to be one of the 30 non-local prospects that the Eagles are allowed to bring into the NovaCare Complex.

USC WR Brenden Rice, who has a top-30 visit scheduled with the #Eagles early next month, will be partaking in cone drills, shuttle and field work today at the school’s Pro Day, source says.

— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) March 20, 2024

The physical, 6-foot-2, 208-pound receiver averaged a touchdown every 5.2 catches at USC despite 4.5 speed and what’s viewed as just average quickness. He caught 45 passes for 791 yards and 12 touchdowns in his last year with the Trojans.

– Geoff Mosher (@geoffmoshernfl) is co-host of the “Inside the Birds” podcast and staff writer for InsideTheBirds.com.