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It may be a moot point now Jeremy Maclin has a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, but word emerged straight from head coach Doug Pederson at minicamp that the Eagles gave a Maclin return to Philly strong consideration.

Pederson told the media of a conversation he had with Maclin:

"When he was still available over the weekend, we got together as a staff and discussed it. I called him and spoke to him and had a good conversation just to see what he was thinking, where he was at. He made the decision today to sign with Baltimore, and we wish him the best of luck. We feel very good about what we have at wide receiver, but again we’re always going to keep our eyes open for ways to improve our football team at any position."

What makes it notable is Pederson went strictly against his word from the previous week. When asked whether the Eagles were interested in the wide receiver, he told Zach Berman of Philly.com, "At this time, no."

A coach not showing his hand to the media is far from shocking, but it does serve as an indication when Philadelphia speaks of its roster plans. In Maclin's case, the scenario flipped significantly in the span of a day or two, and the same can be expected in future negotiations.