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McLeod's Top 5 CBs: Gilmore, Slay, More

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Rodney McLeod, former NFL safety, ranks top cornerbacks he played with, led by Stephon Gilmore, followed by Darius Slay, Denzel Ward, Janoris Jenkins, and Trumaine Johnson. McLeods time with Slay in Philadelphia formed a strong duo, and both pursued Super Bowl wins. Fans engage in debates on the best defensive backs of the era, appreciating McLeods insider insights.

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McLeod's Top 5 CBs: Gilmore, Slay, More

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!McLeod's Top 5 CBs: Gilmore, Slay, More. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 23rd. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Ronnie McLeod, the former NFL Safety and Recent Guest on Good Morning Football, shared his top five cornerbacks he played alongside in his career. The list features some elite names, starting with Stefan Gilmore in number one, followed by Denzel Ward, Darius Slay, Janoris Jenkins and Truman. Johnson, McLeod ranked Gilmore first for his proven skills as a veteran lockdown defender. Ward came in second as a star with the Browns, while Jenkins and Johnson rounded out the bottom spots with their established playmaking. Darius Slay stood out at number three, a former Eagles teammate of McLeod's during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Those two years formed a strong cornerback duo in Philadelphia, even without a championship run together. McLeod won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in Super Bowl 52, their first in franchise history. Slay later chased his own ring, building on that big play reputation from their time,

side by side. Fans love these insider lists from guys like McLeod, who earned respect as a community award winner and one of the league's good guys. It sparks debate on the best defensive backs of the era.

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