Eagles' Top Hypothetical Trade Packages for Quez Watkins
The Philadelphia Eagles have several needs to address this offseason. One of them could be looking for an upgrade at the No. 3 wide receiver spot, finding a player who can fit alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith in the offense.
At one point, it seemed like Quez Watkins may fit well in that role. But the 24-year-old underperformed during the 2022 season, recording only 33 catches for 354 yards and three touchdowns.
But Watkins still has potential, so maybe he just needs a fresh start with a new team. Perhaps that could come via a trade, something The Athletic's Bo Wulf recently indicated.
"Watkins still offers top-end speed, so if there's a team desperate for some, [Eagles general manager] Howie Roseman would certainly be open to a deal," Wulf wrote.
Here's a look at some hypothetical trade offers Philadelphia could possibly receive this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons
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Of the wide receivers the Falcons have under contract for the 2023 season, only Drake London had more than one catch during the 2022 campaign. So it's clear Atlanta needs to upgrade the unit this offseason and puts its quarterback (whomever that may be) in a better position to succeed.
The Falcons have $66.8 million in available cap space (per Over The Cap), so they have a ton of financial flexibility. It wouldn't be hard for them to fit in Watkins, who has only a $2.78 million cap hit for 2023, the final year of his contract.
London is a big, physical 6-foot-5 receiver. Watkins, who is 6-foot, has tremendous speed and could complement London well as a different type of playmaker who can get behind defenses with his explosiveness.
Atlanta owns a pair of fourth-round selections in the 2023 NFL draft. Perhaps they would be willing to part with one in order to take a chance on Watkins, who presents some exciting upside.
Eagles receive: No. 113 overall pick (fourth round)
Chicago Bears
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It's no secret the Bears need to upgrade their receiving corps. Quarterback Justin Fields impressed during his 2022 sophomore campaign, and that was in spite of the fact Chicago was still lacking offensive playmakers.
The Bears have some solid pieces to build around at wide receiver, such as Darnell Mooney and Velus Jones. There's also the potential for Chase Claypool to get back on track and return to being an impactful playmaker.
But Watkins could be a better deep threat than those receivers, and Fields should have the arm to get him the ball. Chicago's $98 million in available cap space (per Over The Cap) is the most of any team in the league, so why not take a flier on Watkins to see if he can fit in well in its offense.
The Bears own the No. 133 overall pick in the draft, which originally belonged to the Eagles. Maybe it's time to send that selection right back.
Eagles receive: No. 133 overall pick (fourth round)
Tennessee Titans
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Last offseason, the Titans traded Brown to the Eagles in a blockbuster deal. Is it time for Tennessee to now try to get a wide receiver from Philadelphia a year later?
The Titans' receiving corps hasn't been nearly as strong since Brown's departure. Treylon Burks flashed his potential as a rookie in 2022, but he isn't a sure thing. Beyond that, the rest of Tennessee's receivers under contract for 2023 each had eight or fewer receptions last season.
If the Titans opt to stick with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, they need to put him in the best possible position to succeed. So they should be looking to add more wide receivers.
Watkins could give Tannehill a deep threat to throw the ball to at an affordable price. That may be worth it for Tennessee to part with a mid-round draft pick.
Eagles receive: No. 149 overall pick (fifth round)
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