NFL free agency rumors: Eagles interested in WR Kenny Britt, report says
The free agency legal tampering period begins in the NFL on Tuesday but according to an ESPN report, the Eagles could already have their sights set on a veteran wide receiver.
According to ESPN's Tim McManus, the Eagles are interested in signing former Los Angeles Rams and impending free agent Kenny Britt.
From McManus' report, citing league sources:
Britt had a career year (68 catches, 1,002 yards, five TDs) for the Los Angeles Rams in 2016 while working with Mike Groh, who is now the Eagles' receivers coach. The two grew tight during their year together in Los Angeles, so a reunion would likely be welcomed on both sides. Britt could also be drawn to the type of quarterback stability that Carson Wentz is expected to provide after being with one QB after the next during his eight-year career.
The Eagles are in the market for multiple wide receivers this offseason and are exploring all available avenues, including free agency, the trade market and the draft. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that they are potential trade suitors for New Orleans Saints wideout Brandin Cooks.
Eagles could target 2 FA WRs
Eagles could target 2 FA WRs
NFL Free agency is set to open Thursday and according to ESPN's Adam Caplan, the Eagles could swoop in and add two veteran wide receivers before turning their attention to other needs in April's NFL Draft.
It is no secret that the Eagles aim to bolster the wide receiver corps this offseason and Britt has the size to be a physical red-zone threat in the passing game.
Given the fact that the Eagles enter Tuesday with just $8.68 million in cap space prior to free agency opening, Britt would also represent the type of second-tier free agent that executive vice president Howie Roseman and Co. will likely need to target in an offseason where only the Chargers, Chiefs and Cowboys have less spending flexibility.
The free agency legal tampering period begins in the NFL on Tuesday but according to an ESPN report, the Eagles could already have their sights set on a veteran wide receiver.
According to ESPN's Tim McManus, the Eagles are interested in signing former Los Angeles Rams and impending free agent Kenny Britt.
From McManus' report, citing league sources:
Britt had a career year (68 catches, 1,002 yards, five TDs) for the Los Angeles Rams in 2016 while working with Mike Groh, who is now the Eagles' receivers coach. The two grew tight during their year together in Los Angeles, so a reunion would likely be welcomed on both sides. Britt could also be drawn to the type of quarterback stability that Carson Wentz is expected to provide after being with one QB after the next during his eight-year career.
The Eagles are in the market for multiple wide receivers this offseason and are exploring all available avenues, including free agency, the trade market and the draft. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that they are potential trade suitors for New Orleans Saints wideout Brandin Cooks.
Eagles could target 2 FA WRs
Eagles could target 2 FA WRs
NFL Free agency is set to open Thursday and according to ESPN's Adam Caplan, the Eagles could swoop in and add two veteran wide receivers before turning their attention to other needs in April's NFL Draft.
It is no secret that the Eagles aim to bolster the wide receiver corps this offseason and Britt has the size to be a physical red-zone threat in the passing game.
Given the fact that the Eagles enter Tuesday with just $8.68 million in cap space prior to free agency opening, Britt would also represent the type of second-tier free agent that executive vice president Howie Roseman and Co. will likely need to target in an offseason where only the Chargers, Chiefs and Cowboys have less spending flexibility.
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