WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – He slowly walked toward the line of scrimmage. As the ball was snapped and Eagles backup right tackle Matt Pryor – and running back Saquon Barkley – turned their attention to Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse, safety Jaylen McCollough shot through the B gap untouched on the defensive back blitz, delivering a huge hit to quarterback Jalen Hurts.
It forced the second of what became four-consecutive three-and-outs forced by Los Angeles' defense in the first half.
Whether he's been lined up at dime linebacker or one of the traditional safety positions, McCollough has been a Swiss-Army knife for the Rams this season.
"It's just playing football, man," McCollough said Monday. "Just being ready when my number's called, and making the most of the opportunities, like