Philadelphia Eagles to trade for 49ers receiver Torrey Smith?
By Ryan Quigley
Jason La Canfora says Philadelphia Eagles could trade for Torrey Smith.
As the 2017 League Year quickly approaches, the Philadelphia Eagles are readying to stockpile on talent at the wide receiver position. The Eagles suffered through 2016 with Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agholor and Dorial Green-Beckham being the team’s top receiving threats. Needless to say, that didn’t work out too well.
However, help could (kind of?) be on the way.
According to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise if the Eagles traded for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith. While listing the top priorities for each team going into the offseason, La Canfora unsurprisingly claimed the Eagles’ focus should be directed mainly towards the wide receiver position.
"“It’s all about receivers for the Eagles as well. Yeah, the offensive line needs retooling, too, but getting Carson Wentz someone who can line up outside the hash marks and make a play is a required starting point for the 2017 offseason. They might land Torrey Smith in a trade, but they need to draft a receiver high as well.”"
This isn’t the first time the Eagles have had rumored interest in trading for Smith. Smith was also linked to Philadelphia in October, just around the time the Eagles began their downward spiral.
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Smith, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, joined the 49ers prior to the 2015 season. In two seasons with the Niners, Smith has recorded just 53 receptions for 930 yards and seven scores. But despite disappointing in San Francisco, Smith was a solid receiver during his four-year stint in Baltimore, tallying 213 receptions for 3,591 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Trading for Smith would be risky, especially considering the $9.6 million cap hit he’d being with him. But if the Eagles really are interested in him, they may not have to trade for him at all. After amassing just 267 yards in 2016, Smith is likely to be a cap casualty this offseason. If so, he would become a free agent and Philadelphia could sign him to a short, inexpensive deal.