Byron Maxwell has swapped the Legion of Boom to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles . Cornerback Maxwell is the first addition to one of the NFL ’ s worst pass defences , with the Super Bowl-winner departing Seattle despite a late bid by the Seahawks to retain him . ‘ I 'm going to Philly , ’ the 27-year-old told ESPN . Byron Maxwell ( right ) is set to join the Philadelphia Eagles from Super Bowl runners up Seattle Seahawks . Frank Gore ( right ) is also to join the roster and will complete a move from San Francisco 49ers . Since taking over as starter from Brandon Browner in 2013 , Maxwell was used as an outside corner and in nickel packages . He was frequently targeted instead of shutdown corner Richard Sherman and fared well , with two interceptions and 12 passes defenced last season . Rated as the top cornerback in NFL.com ’ s top 101 free agents , Maxwell strengthens a threadbare secondary after the release of Cary Williams and with Bradley Fletcher entering free agency .
Chip Kelly joins Philadelphia Eagles as Byron Maxwell strengthens his roster for the new NFL campaign . Maxwell comes from the Seattle Seahawks , with whom he won Super Bowl XLVIII . The cornerback is a decent addition to one of the NFL ’ s worst secondaries .