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Despite being a cornerback for his first five seasons in the NFL, Walter Thurmond is finding a home at safety with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Thurmond appears to be the favorite to grab the second starting job with the Eagles alongside Malcolm Jenkins. Thurmond has started both preseason games for Philadelphia and intercepted Joe Flacco in last week’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

“It really hasn’t been close when you talk about second safety spot,” Jenkins said, via Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer. “You wanted to see someone grab that spot by the horns, and he’s done such.”

Thurmond has started just nine games in five season, eight of which came with the Seattle Seahawks from 2010-13. He’s primarily been a slot cornerback during his career but has struggled to stay on the field due to numerous injuries.

Thurmond has 89 tackles, two forced fumbles, a sack and an interception returned for a touchdown in 36 career games with Seattle and the New York Giants.