Detroit Lions Amik Robertson, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Ennis Rakestraw and Brian Branch could play nickel cornerback.
and coach Dan Campbell were dealt a heavy blow when news surfaced that cornerback Emmanuel Moseley suffered a torn pectoral muscle.suffered his third significant injury in as many years, as he had his previous two campaigns ended early by knee injuries. The veteran corner had been working with the first-team defense as the nickel cornerback, and his injury creates a void at the position.
Here's a breakdown of four players who could take over at the nickel cornerback position ahead of the 2024 season.is a newcomer who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders. The UNLV product has the versatility to play inside or out, and seems to enjoyt the physicality that comes with mixing it up with receivers.
The veteran has been getting work specifically at the nickel position, and his physical mindset could be exactly what the, the first three years of his NFL career have been limited by injury. Additionally, he entered the league as a cornerback but slid to safety after his first season. Still, despite all the limits and setbacks he's dealt with, he showed off his strengths late in the year when given the opportunity.to the nickel makes sense.
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