Our lengthy nationwide nightmare is over: Quez Watkins is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles.
The free agent extensive receiver is headed to the opposite facet of Pennsylvania to signal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, based on NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.
As soon as upon a time, Watkins appeared like a comparatively good discover for the Eagles after they chose him with a sixth-round decide (No. 200 total) within the 2020 NFL Draft. The speedster logged 62 targets for 43 receptions, 647 yards (15.0 common), and one landing in 2021.
However Watkins’ numbers have solely worsened since his second season. His final two years mixed: 72 targets, 48 receptions, 496 yards (10.3 common), and 4 touchdowns.
In equity, Watkins noticed restricted alternatives because the Eagles’ third extensive receiver behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Nonetheless, he didn’t benefit from his possibilities over the previous two seasons. It felt like each time the Eagles focused him, one thing dangerous occurred. The stats again up the attention take a look at; Watkins accounted for a 79.3 passer ranking when focused in 2022 and a 67.8 passer ranking when focused in 2023.
And so it’s no shock to see the Eagles weren’t eager on conserving him. The Birds have signed veterans DeVante Parker and Parris Campbell to compete for the WR3 function. They’ll additionally probably add some extra competitors for that spot by the 2024 NFL Draft.
In Pittsburgh, Watkins is reunited with former Eagles vp of participant personnel and present Steelers assistant normal manger Andy Weidl.
