Divisional Round - Houston Texans v New England Patriots

A.J. Bouye #21 of the Houston Texans runs the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The Eagles have interest in Houston Texans free-agent cornerback A.J. Bouye, a person with knowledge of the team's personnel plans told NJ Advance Media.

The person, who was not authorized to speak, requested anonymity.

NFL teams were allowed to start contacting Bouye's representation at noon on Tuesday.

The Eagles and Bouye's agent have spoken, the person said.

Bouye finished last season with 63 tackles and one interception and is considered the best cover cornerback available among free agents.

Bouye is 25 years old and stands 6 feet, 191 pounds.

Bouye checks off important boxes for the Eagles: He is young, has good size for a cornerback and is strong in man coverage.

The Eagles' interest in Bouye is not surprising. Cornerback is arguably the Eagles' top need heading into free agency and the NFL Draft.

The Eagles have released starting cornerback Leodis McKelvin and it is possible they might allow cornerback Nolan Carroll walk in free agency. That leaves them with only Jalen Mills on the roster among cornerbacks who saw considerable playing time last season.

The Eagles currently have $11.2 million in salary cap space.

Despite that limited space, however, the Eagles should be able to put together a contract that would land them Bouye if the free agent cornerback decides to come to Philadelphia.

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