Britain Covey's value to Eagles WR room goes far beyond receptions and skill set

This probably won't be remembered six weeks from now. Heck, it probably won't be remembered six days from now, but one of the most memorable plays of the preseason came from one Britain Covey... Yes... We mean that Britain Covey.

Week 1 in Baltimore versus the Ravens... Covey fields a punt at about the 11-yard line with just over four minutes remaining in the first half. He eludes three tacklers and bounces off two more en route to a 26-yard return that set Philly up at their 37-yard line.

Philly went backward on the ensuing drive, losing three yards before punting themselves, but that isn't the point. The point is it's these types of efforts that make us smile when thinking of Britain Covey

Britain Covey's value to the Eagles goes far beyond Xs and Os.

We have come a long way from one of Covey's tough first days at work, one where security didn't recognize him and refused him access to the team parking lot. We've come a long way from that guy who was murdered on every punt return.

Britain has become one of the game's top punt returners. He led the NFL with 417 PR yards last season. This offseason , he has shown he has promise as a wide receiver.

We're hoping Kellen Moore schemes up a few plays to get him a touch or two.

Britain's value to this team goes far beyond a 14.4 yards per return average in 2023 however. If you doubt that, just ask DeVonta Smith.

The man formerly known as the 'Slim Reaper' spoke with the media on Thursday. Normally a man of few words, he couldn't stop raving about how much he values Britain's friendship.

These are the things that cure rumored 'locker room drama' that we hear about. The Birds aren't just fortunate to have Britain Covey on the roster. Frankly, they could use a few more guys with his heart and attitude.

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