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NFL Free Agency 2019: 3 targets for each team

By William Schneiderhan

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles congratulates Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints after his team was defeated by the Saints 20 -14 during the NFC Divisional Playoff at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles congratulates Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints after his team was defeated by the Saints 20 -14 during the NFC Divisional Playoff at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles went 9-7 last season, which was good enough for a wild card spot and a playoff win. Now, they face a big offseason with an abysmal cap space situation.

T.J. Yeldon, RB

For the past two seasons, it’s impressive how the Eagles have made do with what they have had at the running back position. However, Darren Sproles and Jay Ajayi are both free agents, therefore they need to address the position yet again.

Yeldon isn’t a big name but can certainly play. He can be a three-down back who is a dual threat as a rusher and receiver. In 14 games in 2018, he ran for 414 yards and had 487 receiving yards.

Last year, the team’s leading rusher was Josh Adams with 511 yards in 14 games. Wendell Smallwood and Corey Clement made up the rest of the running back carousel.

John Brown, WR

The Eagles have two primary targets in Zach Ertz and Alshon Jeffery, as well as some secondary options with Dallas Goedert and Nelson Agholor. However, they still need one more guy for Carson Wentz.

Brown wouldn’t be expensive, and he put up decent numbers in 2018 with 42 catches, 715 yards and five scores. With Agholor operating the slot and Jeffery as a physical outside receiver, Brown could be a downfield target.

For what he will cost, and what the Eagles need and can spend, he should be an option.

Cordarrelle Patterson, WR

One of the more intriguing free agents on the market will be Patterson. In his lone season with the Patriots in 2018, he did a little bit of everything.

Patterson made a name for himself as one of the most elusive, and dangerous kick returners in the league when he was on the Minnesota Vikings. The Patriots did use him in that role, but he also was used as a receiver and a rusher.

This is why the Eagles should try to come to terms with the six-year veteran. He probably won’t demand a large amount of money, and he could do many things for them. With Sproles leaving, Patterson is the perfect player to do what Sproles did for the Eagles.

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