In his third season, with the return of Cunningham, Barnett earned a Pro Bowl selection with 1,083 yards and six touchdowns. In his second season in Philadelphia, Barnett began to show his ability despite the lack of QB Randall Cunningham. In his rookie season, he scored eight touchdowns on only 36 receptions, one of which was a 95-yard touchdown-one of the longest in Eagles history. He spent the next six seasons with the team, earning a reputation for his acrobatic catches and big-play ability. As a lifelong football fan, and after years of following the Eagles since the days of coach Andy Reid, I hope this list honors the greatest Eagles receivers in history.įred Barnett was selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 1990 NFL Draft. Without the help of great receivers, teams wouldn't be able to stretch the field or create big plays through the passing game. Since the league's inception, the game has progressed to a pass-first offense. Good receivers are a necessity in the NFL. This article will cover the top 10 receivers in Eagles history by looking at career statistics, franchise records, significant moments and games, impact on the franchise's history or future and overall success. With such an incredible history of strong receivers, it's hard to determine which were the best in the team's history, but there are many factors that can help answer that question. The Eagles have also had some great tight ends and running backs. Of the 11 Hall of Famers who spent considerable time in Philadelphia, two were wide receivers.
Since their inception in 1933, the Eagles have had many of the greatest receivers to ever play football.