Veteran WR named potential target for Eagles at upcoming NFL trade deadline

The Philadelphia Eagles have a top receiver duo in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but they may be looking to add more firepower.

On Sunday, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that Adam Thielen is among a group of veteran wide receivers considered “potential trade targets” before next Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Jimmy Kempski of the PhillyVoice states that the Eagles are a logical trade partner for Thielen’s services.

“Thielen had 103 catches and 1,014 yards and 4 TDs on a terrible Panthers team in 2023. In 2024, he played in the first three games, and had 8 catches for 109 yards and a TD. He has missed the last five games on IR with a hamstring injury, but should be back soon.

Howie Roseman traded a third-round pick for Jahan Dotson a couple months ago. However, Dotson and all the other Eagles receivers not named A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have done next to nothing for the Eagles so far this season.

The trade for Dotson was a clear overpay, and Roseman is going to want to see him succeed, but Dotson is under contract through 2025 so there’s time for that trade to be salvaged to some degree.

Thielen would give the Eagles a more tried and true immediate veteran contributor who runs good routes and will make the plays that come his way, even if he’s no longer the threat he once was.

Wide receiver isn’t a pressing need for the Eagles, considering their current WR3, Jahan Dotson, hardly gets targeted. But if you can bring in another pair of reliable hands for a late-round pick swap, who am I to stop Howie Roseman from doing so?

Now in his 12th season, Thielen is still chasing his first Super Bowl appearance. Perhaps that could change if Carolina sends him to Philadelphia before next Tuesday.

ANDY DALTON TO ADAM THIELEN. UNREAL 🔥

3RD TD THIS HALF

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