Eagles waive cornerback Mario Goodrich

The Eagles on Tuesday waived cornerback Mario Goodrich.

Goodrich spent the 2022 season on the practice squad, and he made the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp this summer.

Goodrich, 23, was the team’s primary backup at slot cornerback, a role that evolved quickly after starter Avonte Maddox suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 2.

However, Goodrich struggled with his uptick in playing time, and defensive coordinator Sean Desai continues to experiment with different options at nickel cornerback.

Goodrich earned his first career start against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5. He struggled immensely — across his 13 coverage snaps, Goodrich was targeted five times and he allowed five completions for 49 receiving yards and one touchdown with a 118.8 opponent passer rating. His 27.7 grading, according to Pro Football Focus, also was the lowest on the Eagles.

That Goodrich was released after fellow cornerback Bradley Roby suffered a shoulder injury that could keep him sidelined for at least one game speaks volumes.