Inside the Iggles
FanSided

6 Free Agent wide receivers the Philadelphia Eagles could target

By Justin Grasso

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 07: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens runs down the field in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 07: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens runs down the field in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 7
Next
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 09: Wide receiver Tyrell Williams #16 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a pass play in front of outside linebacker Nick Vigil #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter at StubHub Center on December 9, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 09: Wide receiver Tyrell Williams #16 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a pass play in front of outside linebacker Nick Vigil #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter at StubHub Center on December 9, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Tyrell Williams

Age: 27

Last Team: Los Angeles Chargers

Aside from Tyrell Williams’ long 1,000-yard season in 2016, he’s been more on the quiet side of things for the Chargers. Thanks to having Keenan Allen around, defenses shift all of their focus on him and miss the fact that Williams can stretch the field and beat you deep. Last season, Williams averaged 2.6 receptions-per-game. He won’t make catches at a high-volume, but he can be useful for a big play or two, which is precisely what the Eagles need.

Even if the Eagles elect to go younger with one of the guys previously mentioned, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to bring in Williams on a multi-year deal as well. At 27, Williams has plenty of gas left in the tank. During his 2018 season, Williams averaged 15.9 yards-per-reception, which ranks higher than both Agholor and Alshon.

The Eagles desperately lacked big plays last season, and Williams could be the veteran to fill that void. Then, the Eagles won’t have to force a draft pick on a speedy receiver who could potentially be a bust this season. They need speed now, not just later.

Home/Eagles Free Agency