Adrian Fedkiw
Howie Roseman finally found a deep threat.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Chris Givens to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old was sent to the Baltimore Ravens prior to the trade deadline last season, posting 20 receptions for 353 yards and a touchdown total with both the St. Louis Rams and Ravens. His best year came as a rookie with St. Louis in 2012 when he caught 42 balls for 698 yards and three touchdowns.
Givens set a rookie record by hauling in a 50-yard reception in five straight games. He has a career yards-per-reception average of 16.6.
Roseman talked about wanting to add a wide receiver with “deep speed” in Monday’s MMQB article, something the Eagles haven’t had since Chip Kelly released DeSean Jackson.
With a limited amount of salary cap space, Givens was the best they could do.