Top NFL Analyst: Eagles WR DeVonta Smith Will Thrive Without AJ Brown
Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles have adjusted their team after wide receiver A.J. Brown left, bringing in new players like Makai Lemon and Marquise Brown. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick says that DeVonta Smith, now the team's top wide receiver, is ready to succeed and could have a very strong season.Key Facts
- A.J. Brown, a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, left the Eagles and joined the New England Patriots.
- The Eagles drafted Makai Lemon and signed Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and Elijah Moore to strengthen their receiving group.
- DeVonta Smith was previously a second option behind Brown but is now the main wide receiver (No. 1).
- Smith has had over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last four NFL seasons.
- Since 2022, Smith ranks 10th in touchdown catches and 11th in both receiving yards and receptions in the NFL.
- ESPN analyst Louis Riddick predicts Smith could reach 1,300 to 1,400 receiving yards this season.
- The Eagles are working with a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, which brings changes to their offense.
- The team also faces questions about how new receivers will fit in and how the running game will support the passing attack.
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