Adrian Fedkiw
The Philadelphia Eagles might be adding some much-needed depth along the offensive line.
The Eagles hosted center/guard Stefen Wisniewski on Thursday, according to a report by NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.
Offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski, who recently visited the #Steelers, was with the #Eagles today, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 31, 2016
Wisniewski was with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015 after spending four years to begin his career with the Oakland Raiders. The 2011 second-round selection out of Penn State was the 19th ranked center last year, according to Pro Football Focus.
The 27-year-old started 15 games at guard as a rookie in Oakland, the only time he hasn’t played center.
Philadelphia signed Brandon Brooks to a five-year, $40 million deal to be the starting right guard, but it still needs one on the left side of the line. Wisniewski’s name could be thrown into the mix.
He would also provide insurance for Jason Kelce, who struggled mightily in 2015. And at just 280-plus pounds, Kelce may have a tough time adjusting to playing more power football under Doug Pederson. The starting center for the Chiefs last year, Mitch Morse, for example was 305 pounds.
Like Morse, Wisniewski weighs in at 305. Former backup center David Molk retired from the game earlier this offseason.