The Philadelphia Eagles added another option to their crowded cornerback competition before beginning two joint practices with the New England Patriots.
Philadelphia signed cornerback Isaiah Bolden and released offensive tackle/guard Hollin Pierce in a corresponding move. The transaction exchanges one developmental player for another while giving the Eagles additional secondary depth following their 24-7 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Bolden, 26, was selected by New England with the 245th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound cornerback spent his rookie season on injured reserve before appearing in 14 games for the Patriots in 2024, recording 10 tackles and one fumble recovery while contributing primarily on special teams.
New England released Bolden before the 2025 season. He later spent time on the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad and joined the Louisville Kings of the United Football League in 2026.
The timing gives Bolden an immediate opportunity to practice against his former team. Philadelphia will hold two joint practices with the Patriots before the teams meet Saturday night in the Eagles' second preseason game.
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Philadelphia signed cornerback Isaiah Bolden and released offensive tackle/guard Hollin Pierce in a corresponding move. The transaction exchanges one developmental player for another while giving the Eagles additional secondary depth following their 24-7 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Bolden, 26, was selected by New England with the 245th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound cornerback spent his rookie season on injured reserve before appearing in 14 games for the Patriots in 2024, recording 10 tackles and one fumble recovery while contributing primarily on special teams.
New England released Bolden before the 2025 season. He later spent time on the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad and joined the Louisville Kings of the United Football League in 2026.
The timing gives Bolden an immediate opportunity to practice against his former team. Philadelphia will hold two joint practices with the Patriots before the teams meet Saturday night in the Eagles' second preseason game.
#preseason
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