The Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl season is over and the 2025 NFL offseason is formally right here. We’re persevering with our Eagles roster outlook sequence by inspecting the large receiver place. PREVIOUSLY: Quarterback | Running back | Tight end.
THE PLAYERS
DEVONTA SMITH
STATS: 801 snaps, 89 targets, 68 receptions, 833 yards, 12.3 common, 8 TD … 0 fumbles
PLAYOFF STATS: 227 snaps, 17 targets, 16 receptions, 190 yards, 11.9 common, 1 TD
REVIEW: Previous to 2024, Smith had solely ever missed one recreation. A concussion and a hamstring damage contributed to him lacking 4 video games final season. That a lot mixed with a run-heavy offense led to Smith posting profession lows in targets and receiving yards. Smith did put up profession highs in touchdowns scored, receiving success charge, and passer score when focused (120.7), nevertheless. So, much less quantity however extra effectivity. Smith made no scarcity of unimaginable grabs over the course of the 2024 season, together with his one-handed landing seize towards the Jacksonville Jaguars. Smith additionally set a brand new Eagles franchise file for playoff receiving yards and he caught the game-sealing dagger in Super Bowl LIX.
OUTLOOK: Smith is an superior participant who doesn’t flip 27 till mid-November. He’s signed by means of 2028.
MY TAKE: Keep.
Ballot
DeVonta Smith: Keep or go?
A.J. BROWN
STATS: 766 snaps, 97 targets, 67 receptions, 1079 yards, 16.1 common, 7 TD … 0 fumbles
PLAYOFF STATS: 245 snaps, 23 targets, 12 receptions, 163 yards, 13.6 common, 2 TD
REVIEW: After lacking only one recreation from 2022-2023, Brown missed three video games early within the 2024 season resulting from a hamstring damage. Not speeding him again turned out to be a fairly good choice since he was very efficient when he did return to the sphere. As was the case with Smith, Brown’s receiving manufacturing quantity took successful with the Eagles being such a run-heavy offense. However he took benefit of his alternatives and was principally boringly wonderful. The Eagles’ passing recreation struggles clearly pissed off Brown at one level however any ire didn’t final lengthy with him and Jalen Hurts shortly getting on the identical web page. Brown was hampered by an damage that seemingly restricted him within the Eagles’ first two playoff video games however he appeared far more like his normal self within the NFC Championship Sport and Tremendous Bowl LIX. The Eagles ended up going 16-1 in video games performed by Brown, with the one loss being Week 16 when Hurts suffered a primary quarter concussion and was dominated out. Celebrating his interior excellence, Brown delivered an awesome line throughout his speech from the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade: “They stated I used to be a diva. They stated all I cared about was stats. You may get all of these issues mistaken about me … however there’s one factor you will get proper: I’m a fucking champion!
OUTLOOK: A.J. Brown is likely one of the finest Eagles gamers we’ll ever watch. The 27-year-old is signed by means of 2029 and he’s in all probability going to be as unguardable as ever once more subsequent season.
MY TAKE: Keep.
Ballot
A.J. Brown: Keep or go?
JAHAN DOTSON
STATS: 674 snaps, 33 targets, 19 receptions, 216 yards, 11.4 common, 0 TD … 1 speeding try, 13 speeding yards … 0 fumbles
PLAYOFF STATS: 156 snaps, 5 targets, 3 receptions, 53 yards, 17.7 common, 1 TD
REVIEW: The Eagles traded a 2025 third-round decide and two 2025 seventh-round picks to the Washington Commanders for Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round decide again on August 22. There was hope that the previous first-round choice could be a very nice WR3 for the Birds … however he struggled to supply even when Smitty and Brown missed video games early within the season. Previous to Week 18, Dotson had simply 12 receptions for 122 yards and nil touchdowns in 16 video games performed. He then had an excellent recreation going up towards an clearly tanking New York Giants workforce within the Eagles’ common season finale. Dotson additionally had a landing seize within the Eagles’ Wild Card win and practically had the primary landing scored within the Tremendous Bowl. So, he in the end completed the season on a robust be aware regardless of rating 112th out of 112 large receivers in yards per route run.
OUTLOOK: Dotson is rarely going to be a goal monster so long as Brown and Smitty are wholesome. However there’s a whole lot of room between dominating targets and principally being a complete non-factor like Dotson was for many of 2024. There needs to be a technique to get him slightly extra concerned. Maybe Hurts and Dotson getting a full offseason collectively will assist them construct extra chemistry and make the QB extra prepared to focus on his WR3. The Eagles will probably not decide up Dotson’s fifth-year choice, thus making 2025 a contract 12 months for him.
MY TAKE: Keep.
Ballot
Jahan Dotson: Keep or go?
JOHNNY WILSON
STATS: 369 snaps, 15 targets, 5 receptions, 38 yards, 7.6 common, 1 TD … 0 fumbles
PLAYOFF STATS: 39 snaps, 1 goal, 0 receptions
REVIEW: The rookie Wilson did some good issues in coaching camp however clearly not good sufficient to be WR3. He principally contributed as a blocking WR, although he did have a landing catch as a crimson zone goal towards the Dallas Cowboys. His sole playoff goal was a dropped cross within the Tremendous Bowl.
OUTLOOK: Wilson has the potential to be an attention-grabbing function participant. His 6’6”, 231 pound body provides him an edge as a blocker and makes him a crimson zone receiving risk. He may very well be an excellent WR4/WR5 to have round. It’ll be attention-grabbing to see if he could make any sort of developmental leap from 12 months 1 to 12 months 2.
MY TAKE: Keep.
Ballot
Johnny Wilson: Keep or go?
PARRIS CAMPBELL
STATS: 140 snaps, 8 targets, 6 receptions, 30 yards, 5.0 common, 1 TD … 0 fumbles
PLAYOFF STATS: 24 snaps
REVIEW: Campbell’s restricted receiving manufacturing got here early within the season when Smitty and Brown had been injured. He principally served as a depth WR both on the roster or follow squad.
OUTLOOK: If the Eagles wish to convey Campbell again on a minimal contract to compete for a roster spot subsequent season, certain. However they’d be rooting for a younger participant to beat him out.
MY TAKE: Go.
Ballot
Parris Campbell: Keep or go?
AINIAS SMITH
STATS: 96 snaps, 9 targets, 7 receptions, 41 yards, 5.9 common, 1 TD … 2 speeding makes an attempt, 6 speeding yards … 0 fumbles
REVIEW: Smith had a very dangerous begin to coaching camp earlier than in the end turning it round. He started the common season on injured reserve earlier than the Eagles activated him. The teaching workers tried to get the rookie receiver concerned with some designed touches however these performs had been fairly unproductive. Smith logged 4 catches for 35 yards and one landing within the Wek 18 finale when the Eagles had been resting their starters.
OUTLOOK: Smith actually must have a greater offseason this 12 months with a view to make the 2025 roster and have a job. The guess right here is that he’ll find yourself on the surface trying in. Show us mistaken, Ainias.
MY TAKE: Go.
Ballot
Ainias Smith: Keep or go?
BRITAIN COVEY
STATS: 50 snaps, 8 targets, 7 receptions, 34 yards, 4.9 common, 0 TD … 0 fumbles
REVIEW: A number of damage points restricted Covey to only 5 video games performed in 2024. Along with returning punts, it appeared like he was due for an even bigger offensive function than he beforehand had.
OUTLOOK: Covey is about to be a restricted free agent. The Eagles will probably not tender him for the reason that lowest worth is slightly underneath $3.3 million for one 12 months. They’ll as an alternative probably let Covey hit free company, which may lead to him realizing Philly is one of the best alternative for him. Ideally, Covey can function a depth WR and return punts for the Eagles in 2025. Getting Cooper DeJean off punt return obligation and permitting him to solely concentrate on enjoying protection appears preferable.
MY TAKE: Keep.
Ballot
Britain Covey: Keep or go?
JOHN ROSS
STATS: 12 snaps, 2 targets, 1 reception, 6 yards
REVIEW: Ross was pushing for a roster spot earlier than a preseason damage set him again. The veteran ended up signing to the follow squad and noticed recreation motion in Week 4 when the Eagles had been with out each A.J. and DeVonta. He was later launched from the follow squad in early December. Guessing that Ross shall be going again into retirement.
DANNY GRAY
REVIEW: The Eagles signed Grey, a 2022 third-round decide (No. 105 total), to their follow squad in September. He spent the complete season on the PS.
OUTLOOK: Grey has an uphill battle to make subsequent 12 months’s roster however he’ll get an opportunity to indicate he belongs throughout offseason practices and preseason video games.
MY TAKE: Go.
Ballot
Danny Grey: Keep or go?
ELIJAH COOKS
REVIEW: The Eagles signed Cooks to their follow squad for one week throughout the playoffs. Then they minimize him and re-signed him after profitable the Tremendous Bowl. v
OUTLOOK: Cooks has an uphill battle to make subsequent 12 months’s roster however he’ll get an opportunity to indicate he belongs throughout offseason practices and preseason video games.
MY TAKE: Go.
Ballot
Elijah Cooks: Keep or go?
NFL FREE AGENCY OR TRADES
Between A.J. and DeVonta, the Eagles have two of the highest 11 large receivers when it comes to common wage. Additionally they traded up Day 2 decide to amass Dotson. They’re not going be spending vital assets at this place.
If something, they might signal a participant or two to the veteran minimal to compete for a job as WR4/WR5/WR6.
A return to Philly may make sense for Zach Pascal, who’s been prepared to be a “soiled work” man that primarily contributes as a run blocker and particular groups participant.
Jalen Reagor shall be a free agent! Move.
NFL DRAFT APPROACH
Until the worth is just too good, I don’t see the Eagles drafting a large receiver till Day 3.
