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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 ways to improve wide receiver situation for 2020

By Dan Parzych

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 08: Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with DeSean Jackson #10 after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 32-27. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 08: Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with DeSean Jackson #10 after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 32-27. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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2. Keep Jeffery, move on from Jackson

Could the dynamic duo of Jeffery and Jackson turn out to be only one game for the Eagles?

After acquiring Jackson in a trade for a second stint with the team back in the offseason, there was plenty of excitement surrounding the veteran wideout teaming up with Philadelphia’s top receiver in Jeffery to make the offense one of the most dangerous units the NFL had to offer in 2019.

In fact, one can only imagine how different the offense would have looked over the last few months if the two were healthy enough, mainly Jackson, to play most of the 2019 season together since Jeffery and Jackson only saw action together back in Week 1.

Recently, former Eagles president started to stir the pot a little early for 2020 by predicting that Philadelphia would end up moving on from both Jeffery and Jackson to avoid dealing with another season like 2019.

This could very well end up being the case since no one needs to explain how the absence of Jeffery and Jackson at times arguably cost the Eagles games, but also if Philadelphia were smart, they should at least consider keeping Jeffery around.

With all due respect to Jackson since there have been numerous times, including Week 1 this season, in which he brought plenty of excitement to the table, but the past few months are the perfect example of the risk that comes with a receiver his age, and history of injuries.

Plus, if the Eagles were in position to upgrade at the position by replacing Jackson with another star player like Green in free agency, this would seem like an easy decision for Philadelphia, even at a hefty price.

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