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5 players Philadelphia Eagles must avoid in free agency

By Ryan Quigley

Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the New York Jets at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the New York Jets at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Cordarrelle Patterson

The Eagles need to find a receiver. Not a disappointment. Patterson has been nothing short of that since being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. In four seasons with the Vikings, Patterson has recorded just 132 receptions for 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns. Admittedly, Patterson is an impactful weapon on special teams. He’s returned five kickoffs for touchdowns in his career. But in a world where kickoff returns are slowly fading away, it wouldn’t do the Eagles much good to sign a player who can’t effectively contribute both on special teams and as a receiver.

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