Eagles WR Nelson Agholor has 'total rebirth,' could play slot

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah was once a scout for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2010 to 2012.

The most noteworthy statement Jeremiah made after a visit to Eagles camp was when he said with extreme confidence that Nelson Agholor is going to be the Eagles' slot receiver this year.

"Nelson Agholor has had a total rebirth," he said. "He’s in the slot. He’s going to live in the slot. He’s going to be their slot receiver. I’ll be shocked if he’s not. I don’t know what that means for Jordan Matthews.

"Agholor is a lot more dynamic. Last year against the Seahawks he just turned Richard Sherman inside out, but he dropped the ball. Getting separation was not his issue last year. Just being able to finish, and he was doing a nice job, and it sounds like he’s really focused.

Fantasy Impact: 

If this is true, to maintain his previous fantasy value, Jordan Matthews will either need to move outside or be traded to a good situation. This is a camp situation to monitor.

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