Dee Milliner

New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner works out during a mandatory minicamp at the NFL football team's facility, Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ez)

The Eagles are in the middle of their bye week, meaning the players are away and the front office is focusing on how to improve a team that is a surprising 3-0.

One name that could be of interest to the team? Now free-agent cornerback Dee Milliner.

Milliner was released by the New York Jets on Wednesday from the injured reserve list, officially ending his time with the team that made him the No. 9 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Milliner ends his time with the Jets as a big disappointment, coming away with only three interceptions in three seasons and playing in just 21 games.

So no, Milliner won't go to any team and be an instant starter or turn around a secondary right away.

He could, however, be a nice project for an Eagles team that is very familiar with him.

The Eagles did plenty of homework on Milliner during the 2013 draft, as they held the No. 4 overall pick, and the Alabama cornerback was considered one of the best players in the draft.

Instead of Milliner, the Eagles took offensive tackle Lane Johnson, who has had a far better career than Milliner, despite the fact he is now facing his second suspension for a failed PED test.

During the draft process, however, then-general manager Howie Roseman -- who is now back in control of the team -- did plenty of work on the cornerback. Although the Eagles passed on him, they won't stop them from taking a flyer on the cornerback now, especially considering their cornerback situation.

The Eagles defense has been very impressive, but their cornerbacks are arguably the weakest unit on the whole team. Starter Leodis McKelvin is battling a hamstring injury, and hasn't been impressive even when he was healthy. The same can be said for Ron Brooks, who started in his place last Sunday.

Milliner won't walk onto the Eagles and be better than any of the team's current cornerbacks, but he might be worth taking a look at during the bye week to see if the talent that made him the No. 9 overall pick just three seasons ago can finally be realized with a new team.

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