Olamide Zaccheaus made our list of five veterans Philadelphia should target at the wide receiver position, and on Wednesday, Howie Roseman addressed that need.
Zaccheaus gives Philadelphia a versatile player on the outside, and a local product is returning home as the Plainfield, New Jersey native attended St. Joseph’s Preparatory School.
With the former Virginia Cavalier product heading to the Eagles, here’s an instant analysis of the deal.
Pressure on Quez Watkins
Zaccheaus could assume multiple roles for Philadelphia after a career-high 40 receptions, 533 yards, and three touchdowns last season for Atlanta.
He gives the Eagles another player that can make plays in space while putting Quez Watkins clearly on notice about the No. 3 wide receiver spot.
New slot king?
If Philadelphia chooses to use Quez Watkins as a deep threat, Olamide Zaccheaus has all the good to make plays out of the slot.
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Zaccheaus had one drop last season on 60+ targets according to PFF.
Depth greatly improved
Philadelphia only had Quez Watkins, Tyrie Cleveland, Brittain Covey, Greg Ward, and Devon Allen as wide receivers behind the dynamic duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
An undrafted pass catcher out of Virginia in 2019, Zaccheaus has 94 catches for 1,328 yards and eight touchdowns since entering the NFL.
Even more speed for Eagles juggernaut
One of Zaccheaus’ best assets is his speed.
As a rookie in 2019, he recorded a 93-yard touchdown pass, The longest touchdown reception in the NFL that year.
Zaccheaus posted at least one catch of at least 45 yards in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
