One of the more interesting competitions in training camp this summer may be for the No. 3 receiver spot behind DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, because DeVante Parker retired before taking a single snap with the Eagles. With three roster spaces available on the 90-man roster right now, it seems sense that the organisation might add another veteran to compete for a position during training camp.
Early on Tuesday morning, our Eagles beat reporter Jimmy Kempski made a quick mention of the upcoming WR3 battle:
The pickings on the free agent market are slim, but they are not non-existent. Here’s a brief look at 10 wideouts who are currently available and offer some sort of track record:
Michael Thomas, 31
This would be a low-risk potentially high-reward signing. Thomas had at least 1,100 yards every season from 2016 to 2019 before injuries decimated his production. After missing 2021 entirely, the three-time Pro Bowler had 55 catches for 619 yards and four TDs over the last two years combined. He could play a Julio Jones-type role with a big 6-foot-3 frame in Philly if he shows he has football left to play.
Hunter Renfrow, 28
Renfrow made a Pro Bowl two seasons ago with 103 catches for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns in Las Vegas. He hasn’t been much of a factor in the last two years.
Russell Gage, 28
- Gage had two impressive seasons with the Falcons but was a non-factor in the past two years with Tampa, missing 2023 entirely with a knee injury.
Mecole Hardman, 26
Hardman has big-game experience with the Chiefs and the speed to take the top off a defense. He’s a big play or bust type player but would be a decent fit alongside the current Eagles WR duo of Brown and Smith.
Marquise Goodwin, 33
Goodwin was an Eagle for a very short time in 2020 before opting out due to COVID. He has a career 16.2 yards per catch average.
Sterling Shepard, 31
He has a solid career body of work as a depth wideout, amassing 500 yards or more in five straight seasons for the Giants. He has 23 career touchdowns.
Laquon Treadwell, 28
A former first-rounder, Treadwell has been a journeyman of sorts in the NFL, playing in games for five different teams over the last five seasons.
Byron Pringle, 30
Pringle is a speedy wideout who had one real productive season with the Chiefs amid being a depth wide receiver in the NFL for three teams.
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