Why Covey thinks he can help Eagles’ offense even after Dotson trade

Why Covey thinks he can help Eagles’ offense even after Dotson trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Britain Covey understands why the Eagles made a trade to acquire Jahan Dotson to improve their receiving corps.

It doesn’t mean there isn’t a twinge of disappointment.

“Objectively, did we get better as a team from that trade? Yes,” Covey said late week. “So totally understand the positioning and thinking behind it.”

The trade to acquire Dotson was a blow to the rest of the Eagles who were jostling for position to take snaps as the third receiver during the 2024 season. Parris Campbell didn’t even make the 53-man roster and now Johnny Wilson and Covey are going to have to fight for more minimal roles in Kellen Moore’s offense. The Eagles are mostly going to have A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dotson on the field when they’re in 11 personnel this season.

After that? There won’t be many more snaps to go around.

But entering his third NFL season, after being a primary punt returner the last two years, Covey still thinks he can help on offense this season.

“Just like I said, I still think I showed enough and I have showed enough over multiple years that they can use me on the offensive side of the ball,” Covey said. “And we’ll just see what’s in store for that. I view myself as a great player and as a slot receiver. And I think Jahan has played mainly on the outside and we’re mixing in Smitty.

“We’ll see what happens. But wasn’t surprised by it, happy to have him here. I’ve been a part of some dang good receiving groups, so just another opportunity to learn. Not surprised by it. It’s going to be a good group, a really good group.”

Covey, 27, is entering his third NFL season as an undrafted free agent out of Utah. But this is the first year he made the 53-man roster coming out of training camp and he has clearly taken great strides as a receiver.

During training camp, Covey got some burn with the first-team offense and…

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Publish date : 2024-09-01 11:00:00

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