According to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane, if Peters is going to play left tackle, he wants to be paid like a starting left tackle.

Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters (left) talks to teammate offensive guard Isaac Seumalo during training camp at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia on Monday August 17, 2020. After spending two seasons and three summers in the offense, it’s sink-or-swim time for Mailata, who some (including this beat writer) presumed could be cut in September prior to Dillard’s injury.The Eagles decided to pursue a youth movement this offseason and the offensive line is a clear reflection of that.

While he hasn’t performed particularly well in padded practice, the Eagles like his athleticism and size at the position.
We’ve got a couple of days here before, one, roster cuts, but obviously getting into the regular season.”Peters would be the obvious choice but that was before a Jeff McLane, Inquirer report that suggests the newly signed right guard would want to be paid like a left tackle if he makes the switch.Driscoll could be the wild card in the matter and the former Auburn Tigers linemen only allowed two quarterback hits in 837 pass-blocking snaps after transferring from UMass. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Philadelphia Eagles or NFL Properties LLC. Still, Pederson wants to see his young players in the role over the next two weeks. Wanogho was the Eagles' sixth-round pick.The Eagles are off Friday, so that should give head coach Doug Pederson and offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland an extra day to come up with a plan.Dillard had missed two days earlier this week with what the team called an upper body injury. But we’ve got a couple of guys now including Jason Peters that we want to look at over at the left side. But, we have some options.”Dillard suffered a season-ending biceps injury on Thursday during practice. Only six players -- not including Dillard -- have NFL experience. The Eagles signed him to a 1-year, $3 million deal to be their starting right guard. But the reasons to keep an eye on the position are now financial.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Dillard returned for Tuesday's walk through practice, and had made it through all of practice Wednesday before suffering the injury Thursday.Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Andre Dillard walks on the field before the start of an NFL football training camp practice in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. He was a right tackle at Auburn and played left guard at UMass before transferring to the SEC school.

Peters had been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times during his previous 11 seasons.If Peters moves back to left tackle, it's expected that Matt Pryor will go back to right guard. The Eagles could also use Nate Herbig, who's in his second season but has never played in an NFL game, at right guard.It's unlikely that the Eagles will go with Jordan Mailata or rookie Prince Tega Wanogho at left tackle in order to keep Peters at right guard. The Eagles signed Peters, 38, this offseason but only after Brandon Brooks went down with injury. With several veterans likely to be released on Sept. 5, the Eagles could possibly find swing tackle options on the waiver wire or open market.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our The Philadelphia Eagles will move forward without 2019 first-round pick Andre Dillard at left tackle. "The Reserve/COVID-19 list was created for a …

Uh oh. J.P. has done an outstanding job, coming in, playing the right guard spot.