An extremely busy offseason for the Philadelphia Eagles is one that has been praised for the several “large-scale” moves the team made – the signing of linebacker/edge rusher Haason Reddick in free agency, an NFL Draft weekend featuring the first three picks in defensive tackle Jordan Davis, center Cam Jurgens, and linebacker Nakobe Dean along with, of course, the acquisition of wide receiver A.J. Brown, and the post-draft signings of cornerback James Bradberry and safety Jaquiski Tartt – has also featured moves that may have slipped under the radar just a bit.
This is the time to step back and examine some of those decisions and how they could impact the Eagles in 2022.
March 15: Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with WR Greg Ward and S Andre Chachere
Players like Ward are important to have, and his value in 2021 extended far beyond the playing field. Ward’s time at wide receiver was reduced from the previous season, but he didn’t let that impact his day-to-day relationship with the wide receiver room. It was a particularly young group last season and Ward was the veteran in the room whom every player respected. For a new head coach like Nick Sirianni to establish a culture, he needed players like Ward to show their selflessness.
As for 2022, Ward’s picture is one of competition. The Eagles have a very talented group at wide receiver. But Ward is someone you never count out because he can help in many ways as a situational receiver and punt return man.
Chachere is a developing defensive back and a valuable contributor on special teams. Again, there is competition here as the Eagles significantly beefed up the roster, but isn’t that what you want for a roster that is so promising?
March 18: Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with S Anthony Harris
In his first season as an Eagle, Harris became a leader in the secondary, a producer in the defense who had 72 tackles, three passes defensed, one interception, and two tackles for loss. Harris played hurt and he…
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