Former UGA CB Boykin traded, posts classy message to Philadelphia fans

Jon Cooper | 9 years ago

Former Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin is on the move in the NFL.

The Philadelphia Eagles traded Boykin to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional pick, and Boykin left Eagles’ fans a classy Twitter message:

To the city of Philadelphia it's been real. You know I always played my heart out every time I hit the field. Always got Love for you. ✌🏾✌🏾

— Brandon Boykin (@BrandonBoykin2) August 2, 2015

Boykin recorded 41 tackles, nine passes defended, one INT and one forced fumble in 2014. He was in the final year of his rookie contract.

The Eagles drafted Boykin in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft.

Jon Cooper

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