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Eagles Find Their Quez Watkins Replacement in DeVante Parker

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Author Andrew Salciunas and Dylan MacKinnon
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 02: DeVante Parker #1 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 02, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A 3rd WR was an underrated need for the Eagles going into the offseason. They had more pressing needs, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But Quez Watkins was a massive disappointment as their slot WR for the past couple of years. His speed is elite, but the production is near nonexistent. Nick Sirianni can say all he wants about how his speed helps his teammates, but at some point, you need to catch balls, rack up yards, and score TDs. Quez was doing none of that. Enter DeVante Parker, who the Eagles just signed to a 1-year deal.

Adam Schefter on Twitter: "Eagles and former Patriots WR DeVante Parker reached agreement on a 1-year, $4.69 million fully guaranteed deal, of which Philadelphia has to pay only $1.2 million, with New England paying the rest. "DeVante is thrilled and grateful to become a Philadelphia Eagle and to help this... pic.twitter.com/LtwCnNVj58 / Twitter"

Eagles and former Patriots WR DeVante Parker reached agreement on a 1-year, $4.69 million fully guaranteed deal, of which Philadelphia has to pay only $1.2 million, with New England paying the rest. "DeVante is thrilled and grateful to become a Philadelphia Eagle and to help this... pic.twitter.com/LtwCnNVj58

Devante Parker was the Dolphins 1st round pick back in 2015. He never quite lived up to the hype of being the 14th overall pick. Parker was solid. He did eclipse 1000 yards once. But when you go off the board that early, you expect him to be a star. He never quite reached those heights. In 2022 they traded him to the Patriots for a 5th-round pick. He gained 933 yards for them in two seasons. Now he joins the Eagles.

Is he a star? No. But the Eagles didn’t need a star WR. They already have AJ Brown, Devonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Saquon Barkley on offense. Another star wouldn’t really fit. They just need someone who can be dependable, and maybe fill in if someone gets hurt. The offense has struggled to adapt when Dallas Goedert got injured in each of the past two seasons because there just was not a 4th option on the roster.

They get him for cheap too. The Patriots are on the hook for most of it. As Schefter pointed out, he will only cost them $1.2 million. Meaning it is very low risk. Does it move the needle? No. But they had their needle-moving signing on offense. This just helps them round out what is already one of the best offensive rosters, at least on paper.

They can, and should, still look to improve there late in the draft. But it’s a cheap camp body who is more productive than what they had. Cant be mad at the move.

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Latest Moves & Surprises from the 2024 NFL Free Agency

  • Atlanta Falcons add QB Kirk Cousins

    Kirk Cousins was the No. 1 free agent this year, and for good reason. He was hitting the prime of his career until he was out last season with an Achilles injury. He is inking a four-year, $180 million contract with a $50 million signing bonus and $100 million guaranteed. That’s with Atlanta. I’m surprised that they signed him for four years, because of his age, but I’m a huge Cousins fan and can’t wait to see him perform over the next four years.

  • Philadelphia Eagles add RB Saquon Barkley

    Former Giants star Saquon Barkley is going to Philadelphia. Barkley signed a three-year deal that could pay him up to a whopping $46.75 million. It also includes $26 million guaranteed. The Eagles wanted to upgrade from newcomer D’Andre Swift last season.

  • Cleveland Browns keep edge rusher Za'Darius Smith

    This move makes sense. The Cleveland Browns wanted to keep Smith, who has a good thing going with pass rusher Myles Garrett. Cleveland and Smith agreed to a two-year deal worth an impressive $23.5 million.

  • Minnesota Vikings add edge Jonathan Greenard

    The Vikings are making some moves to craft a team without Kirk Cousins. They will probably lose pass rusher Danielle Hunter to free agency, so they’re adding Greenard. At 27 years old, he recorded 12 1/2 sacks and 48 pressures for the Houston Texans last season. He gets $42 million in guaranteed money.

  • Green Bay Packers add RB Josh Jacobs and S Xavier McKinney

    The Green Bay Packers were already looking strong going into the new season, and now they’re going to be stronger. They added RB Josh Jacobs. He was considered one of the best running backs up for grabs, alongside Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Austin Ekeler. They also added safety Xavier McKinney. Upgrade!

  • Philadelphia Eagles add edge rusher Bryce Huff

    The Philadelphia Eagles have added edge rusher Bryce Huff, and it’s a great pick. They need some good edge rushers, and Huff is one. They’re paying him $51.1 million over three seasons.

  • Seattle Seahawks keep DE Leonard Williams

    The Hawks brought on Williams, a star defensive lineman, last season, and they’re sticking with him. They’ve inked a three-year, $64.5 million deal with Williams. In his 10 games with the Hawks last season, he recorded four sacks, 41 tackles and 11 quarterback hits. This is a good move, but that’s a lot of dough.

  • Lions add edge rusher Marcus Davenport

    The Detroit Lions are putting their faith in edge rusher Marcus Davenport, even though an ankle injury cut his season with the Vikings short. I’m not super hot on this pick. The Lions haven’t made many moves yet, and this is one of them? But, I trust that Brad Holmes knows what he’s doing. It’s only a one-year contract, too.

  • New York Giants add G Jon Runyan

    The New York Giants are now without star running back Saquon Barkley. They’re also having obvious quarterback issues. But, they’re trying to add help where they can, and they’ve added Jon Runyan to their roster. Runyan was last in Green Bay, where he was an impressive interior lineman.

  • In Summary

    So much money is already being flown around with these free agents. I’m excited to see how these guys shake up the NFL in the coming season. Of course, the draft will have a lot to do with the chemistry and viability of teams, too. But, the excitement always starts with free agency, and I’m here for it. Reach out to me with your thoughts here.

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Andrew Salciunas, “The Choonis,” has done it all at the station - screening calls, working events as a member of the street team, producing 7 days a week, doing updates, and now hosting his own show. Now with a wife and kid, his life experiences are far different than when he first started, but this “regular guy” knows how to relate to anyone. He writes about the Flyers, Phillies, Sixers, and Eagles.

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