In need of wide receiver help since August, general manager Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles should have called the Houston Texans.
The Texans were so loaded at the position that they cut Noah Brown, a 28-year-old veteran who seemed like a perfect fit for the Eagles. Not only was the price tag cheap, but Brown had experience with new Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore from their time together with the Dallas Cowboys.
Instead, the Eagles went bigger, trading the Washington Commanders for former first-round pick Jahan Dotson. The Commanders replaced Dotson with none other than Brown, who signed as a free agent and is now operating as their No. 2 wide receiver.
With Dotson’s Eagles tenure off to a slow start, and the health of starters A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) in question for Week 4, could Roseman once again look to the Texans wide receiver room for some much-needed help at the position?
In his latest Trade Block Big Board, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox projected the Eagles as a suitor for current Texan — and former Super Bowl champion — Robert Woods. Here was Knox’s take:
The Eagles probably aren't prying Darius Slayton away from the rival Giants, but they might be able to snag receiver Robert Woods from the Houston Texans.
Philadelphia might be in the market for receiver help, as A.J. Brown has been dealing with a hamstring injury while DeVonta Smith exited Sunday's game with a concussion.
Woods may not be the explosive downfield threat he was early in his career, but he's still a savvy veteran who could add much-needed receiver depth to Philly's offense. He may also be available at the deadline because he hasn't been heavily utilized in Houston.
Through three games this, the 32-year-old has only caught two passes for 18 yards. He's set to be a free agent in the spring, and Houston is unlikely to retain him. It has a pair of good young receivers in Nico Collins and Tank Dell, and if the team is eager to bring back an older vet next year, Stefon Diggs will take priority.
The Texans could also save $6.5 million in 2024 cap space by trading Woods.
Speaking of projections, the Eagles could be starting Dotson, NFL journeyman Parris Campbell and rookie Johnny Wilson at wide receiver in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At this stage in his career, Woods may not be the same player who posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with the Rams, but he would give the Eagles something they’re sorely lacking behind Smith and Brown — a veteran receiver with a proven track record.
The Eagles have kicked the tires on guys like DeVante Parker and John Ross, who was recently signed back to the practice squad. Woods would be an upgrade, who could help take some of the spotlight off Dotson as he works to build a rapport with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Everything should be on the table for the Eagles at this point. After whiffing on Brown this summer, taking a swing at Woods could be the next best thing.
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