The Eagles continue to wheel and deal as they tweak their training camp roster, this time signing veteran wide receiver Kelley Washington. Washington, who has played 7 years for the Bengals, Patriots and Ravens, is a solid special teams players and appears to be direct competition for Hank Baskett. He's also coming off his best season as a pro last season, where he caught 34 passes for 431 yards. He definitely has a good shot at cracking the Eagles roster especially if he proves his worth on special teams.Adding Washington gives the Eagles 9 wideouts in camp. After they cut Jared Perry to make room for Washington, here's how I think the depth chart breaks down at receiver:
Locks: DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant
Bubble: Hank Baskett, Kelley Washington, Riley Cooper, Chad Hall
Longshots: Jordan Norwood, Dobson Collins
I pretty much agree with your take on the WRs.
ReplyDeleteI see Baskett/Washington battling for the same #4 spot.
I've heard enough good things about Cooper, that I think he's the #5 guy.
I really like Chad Hall as a return specialist, but only see him making it if they carry 6 WRs.