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USAT: Eagles Wire

Feb 13, 2022

- - - The Eagles finally have a true No. 1 wide receiver in former Alabama star DeVonta Smith, and as the former Heisman Trophy winner prepares for his second season in the NFL, a veteran presence is something that would be greatly welcomed. - During a sitdown with John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Smith made it clear that a veteran and mentor at the position would help. - “I feel like it would help,” Smith said. “Somebody that’s already been there. I know it would help for me, just being under their wing, how they operate, how they are as a pro.” - The Eagles currently have seven receivers on their roster, with only Smith, Quez Watkins, and Greg Ward as guys at the position that are guaranteed roster spots in 2022. - Jalen Reagor will look to finally breakout, while J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is expected to return as well. - - List - - 10 players in Super Bowl 56 the Eagles should target in free agency - - - - - - - - List - - Eagles' 10 biggest needs heading into the 2022 NFL offseason - - - - - - - - RelatedDarius Slay on Steven Nelson returning to the Eagles, earning a huge payday in free agencyEagles safety Rodney McLeod wins the NFLPA's Alan Page Community AwardDarius Slay calls Jonathan Gannon’s return to the Eagles a blessingFormer Eagles' head coach Dick Vermeil to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of FameVIDEO: Eagles WR Devonta Smith explains why cheesesteaks are 'overrated' - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Eagles Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Eagles Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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