The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free agent large receiver Terrace Marshall, in keeping with a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Chances are you’ll acknowledge Marshall as a second-round choose (No. 59 total) from the 2021 NFL Draft.
The LSU alumnus spent three seasons with the Carolina Panthers earlier than he was waived in August 2024. Marshall then spent rather less than two months on the San Francisco 49ers’ apply squad earlier than they moved on from him. The Las Vegas Raiders signed him to their apply squad earlier than selling him to their roster one month later.
By 4 NFL seasons, Marshall’s 116 profession targets have resulted in simply 67 receptions for 808 yards (12.1 common) and one landing. He’s clearly been an underachiever to date. In equity, he hasn’t been in nice conditions to play his greatest soccer.
Contemplating he solely turns 25 in June, maybe there’s nonetheless some hope that Marshall can flip his profession round. The Eagles definitely aren’t banking on that consequence as a lot as they’re taking a flier on him. Marshall should carry out nicely in offseason practices and preseason video games to show he belongs on Philly’s 2025 common season roster. He’ll additionally probably want to point out that he can play on particular groups, the place he’s solely logged 14 profession snaps.
The percentages are towards Marshall being a significant contributor for the Eagles nevertheless it doesn’t harm to present him a glance to see if he can flip into a high quality backup large receiver. Jalen Hurts will simply be the very best quarterback he’s ever had throwing to him within the NFL.
Pre-draft scouting report by way of NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:
Large, quick and gifted, Marshall has the elements to change into a strong starter within the league however has some inquiries to reply. With the departure of Justin Jefferson and with Ja’Marr Chase opting out, extra targets and extra shaded protection ended up coming his approach till he opted out on the finish of November. He appears to be like way more comfy exterior than he does within the slot, and he’s a extra dependable ball-catcher when he’s working the second and third ranges. He’s a pure ball-tracker with a second gear and the catch radius to go get it, and his dimension offers him a bonus on 50-50 balls. For all of his expertise, Marshall appeared disinterested at occasions in 2020 and wasn’t all the time dedicated to ending his routes or operating them with constant depth. There are traits and expertise at his disposal, however the distinction between turning into a WR2 and a WR3/4 may very well be decided by how arduous he’s keen to work at his craft.
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