Eric Rowe and Nolan Carroll are competing for the starting spot opposite Byron Maxwell, according to CSN Philadelphia's Geoff Mosher.

Rowe and Nolan Carroll are competing for a starting cornerback spot opposite Byron Maxwell, according to CSN Philadelphia's Geoff Mosher.

Analysis:

Unless the Eagles trade Brandon Boykin, the loser of this position battle will likely be the No. 4 cornerback. Rowe, however, has a second potential path to playing time, as he's also capable of playing safety.