Deadline proposal from Eagles and Panthers brings $25M Pro Bowler to Philly

Unlike other hopeful contenders, the Philadelphia Eagles don't need to make a blockbuster trade next week.

Philadelphia did a good job of upgrading the roster in the offseason and was able to easily get through the deadline without any major changes, but still has a good chance to make some noise this season. The Eagles have a well-rounded squad that is gradually reaching its full potential.

The Eagles are 5-2 and have a chance to move into first place in the NFC East this weekend if they defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Washington Commanders lose to the New York Giants.

While most of the Eagles' offseason moves have worked so far, not all have been wildly successful so far, even though there is still plenty of season left. Philadelphia acquired Jahan Dotson from the Commanders in hopes that he would be the team's No. 3 receiver.

That deal hasn't worked out so far, which could lead to the Eagles at least considering another move before the trade deadline. That's why PhillyVoice's Jimmy Kempski suggested Carolina Panthers Pro Bowler Adam Thielen as a candidate.

“Thielen had 103 catches for 1,014 yards and 4 (touchdowns) on a terrible Panthers team in 2023,” Kempski said. “In 2024, he played in the first three games and had eight catches for 109 yards and a TD. He has missed the last five games on IR with a hamstring injury but should be back soon. Howie Roseman traded for a third-round pick.” However, Dotson and every other Eagles receiver not named AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith have done next to nothing for the Eagles so far this season…

“The Dotson trade was clearly overpaying and Roseman wants it to be successful, but Dotson is under contract through 2025 so there is still time to salvage this trade to some extent. Thielen would give the Eagles a better chance. “A true, experienced contributor who runs good routes and will make the plays that come his way, even if he is no longer the threat he once was.”

That's a great suggestion. Carolina has already traded a star receiver. Thielen wouldn't cost much, but could help.

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