PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles are trading wide receiver Jalen Reagor to the Minnesota Vikings, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In exchange, the Eagles receive a 2023 seventhround NFL draft pick and a conditional 2024 fourthround pick that would drop to a fifthround pick if certain statistical marks are not met, sources told Schefter .
The Eagles selected Reagor 21st overall in the 2020 NFL draft. He fell short of expectations in his two seasons in Philadelphia, catching 65 passes for 695 yards with three touchdowns in two seasons. Those expectations were especially high given that he was drafted one pick ahead of Justin Jefferson, who appears to be on the brink of stardom for the Vikings. Now, ironically, the two are mates.
Reagor made the Eagles’ initial 53man roster after the most consistent offseason he’s had as a pro.
“I think when you look at Jalen, one of the things that one of our scouts told me today is that he was one of the only guys that practiced every day,” general manager Howie Roseman said Tuesday. “The guy wore it every day. He worked at his craft. He had a great attitude, a lot of energy. He’s obviously a talented guy. He’s 23 years old.
“We’re going to do what we think is in the best interest of the team, and we felt there was no doubt that he deserved a role on this team.”
The top of the Vikings depth chart at the position is with Jefferson, Adam Thielen and KJ Osborn. But they had a need for depth after No. 4 wide receiver Bisi Johnson suffered a torn ACL last week, leaving secondyear player Ihmir SmithMarsette and rookie Jalen Nailor behind him.
It’s the third trade in two days for the Vikings, who on Tuesday acquired defensive tackle Ross Blacklock from the Houston Texans and also sent offensive lineman Chris Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert contributed to this report.