Philly Sports Network · Aug 6, 2021
Would the Eagles be a good fit for James Washington?
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Steelers wideout James Washington is requesting a trade. This comes on the back of an dissatisfaction with playing time. Could the Eagles be a fit for the former second-round pick?
The first thing we have to examine is why Washington wants to leave. It’s not like he’s glistened since being drafted in 2018, but his snaps did dip from 64% in 2019 to 44% in 2020. In 2019, he hauled in 44 passes for 735 yards and a trio of touchdowns, setting the foundation for something to build on. Unfortunately, Chase Claypool burst onto the scene and cut into Washington’s playing time, leaving him with nearly half of that yardage (395) and the dip in snaps.
