Thanks to some improved roster building from GM Howie Roseman, the Eagles are set up for success in 2023 and beyond, thanks to several big named stars at critical positions.
Bleacher Report recently revealed a list of every NFL team’s most promising building block for 2023, and DeVonta Smith made the list for Philadelphia.
Some of the best offenses in the league right now are the ones that have two top-tier receivers. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill. Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. You get the picture.
The Eagles have put themselves squarely in that conversation with Brown and Smith.
However, none of those teams have yet to actually sign contract extensions for their second receiver. Higgins, Chase, Waddle, Aiyuk and Smith are all on their rookie deals.
It’s going to be really interesting to see how each team approaches the idea of paying two receivers more than $20 million annually. Smith, and the other young receivers, are going to have to prove they are indispensable to their current teams.
Smith set the Eagles’ single-season record for receptions by a wide receiver in 2022 with 95, and he’ll look to earn Pro Bowl and All-Pro status in year three.
