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In doing so, the Eagles rely heavily on a “Penny” front, a subpackage that allows them to play the run more efficiently with two deep safeties.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023

In the nickel subpackage, Rachad Wildgoose played slot corner, and in the big nickel, Kam Curl moved from safety to slot, and Darrick Forrest played safety.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2022

In the big nickel subpackage, Kam Curl slid from safety to slot, and second-year safety Darrick Forrest replaced him.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022

The team could shift Curl to free safety or devise a subpackage to get three safeties on the field at the same time more often.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

In base defense, his best fit is at safety, but when in subpackage schemes, he’ll thrive inside at the slot position.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2018