Report: Eagles meet with Mathieu virtually

The Philadelphia Eagles met virtually Thursday with free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Mathieu previously made an in-person visit to the New Orleans Saints. He left the trip thinking the Saints don't "need" him, but he said he'd enjoy playing for his hometown team nonetheless.

Despite his reputation as one of the top safeties in the NFL, Mathieu's market has been lukewarm since free agency opened nearly one month ago. The three-time Pro Bowler spent the last three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs but isn't expected to return for financial reasons.

Mathieu posted 76 tackles and three interceptions last year, and he picked off 13 passes over his tenure in Kansas City. The 29-year-old helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV in his first season with the club.

The Eagles started Anthony Harris and Rodney McLeod at safety last season. K'Von Wallace projects to replace McLeod, a free agent, barring additional moves at the position.

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