In a move that is finally helping the NFL draft weekend make some sense, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver, Marquise Goodwin, from the San Francisco 49ers.
A third-round pick out of Texas in 2013, Goodwin has spent three seasons with the 49ers after spending his four years in Buffalo.
Goodwin caught 12 passes for just 186 yards last season, averaging 15.5 yards a reception, in nine games last seasons.
Here are 4. takeaways from the deal.
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1. The Eagles are really fast now
With DeSean Jackson, Goodwin, Jalen Reagor, and John Hightower, the Eagles have some thoroughbreds, capable of running you out of the building.
2. Goodwin eats up yards
Goodwin has averaged 16.6 yards per catch during his career, adds insurance for DeSean Jackson, and provides Carson Wentz with a guy who’ll take the top off the defense.
3. Goodwin is cost-effective
Goodwin signed a four-year, $21.75 million contract with the 49ers prior to the 2017 season. He has two years remaining at no guarantees but is owed $10 million over that time.
4. Goodwin is not guaranteed to make Eagles roster
Goodwin is a 29-year old, oft-injured wide receiver who only had 186 receiving yards last year. The move sounds exciting, but there’s also a chance that he’s cut before he ever plays a down. Goodwin’s health will determine that.
