Apparently the Philadelphia Eagles haven’t gotten the league-wide memo calling a truce on free agent pickups. The Eagles have now added former New York Giant WR Steve Smith.
The deal is reported to be a one-year deal for a “reasonable price.” Smith met with his former team this week but there must have been concerns about the health of his injured knee. Now he’ll be suiting up against the Giants (maybe).
Smith was off to a great start to 2010 following his spectacular 2009 season that saw him catch 107 balls, 1,220 yards, and 7 TD’s. He will join a WR corps that is in a state of flux. DeSean Jackson is undergoing contract issues, Jeremy Maclin is undergoing health issues, leaving Jason Avant and Riley Cooper as the “other options.” Smith was expected to at least several games but looks to be on the field by mid-season. Adding Steve Smith to DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Riley Cooper, and Jason Avant will give Michael Vick one of the best WR corps in the NFL. As if they needed anymore help.