Roseman on drafting Reagor: 'We'd love to have that moment back'

Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman watches from the sidelines during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles GM Howie Roseman on drafting Jalen Reagor: 'We'd love to have that moment back'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 9/6/22

The Philadelphia Eagles infamously selected wide receiver Jalen Reagor with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, just one selection ahead of the Minnesota Vikings going with Justin Jefferson.

Since then, Reagor has recorded just 64 receptions for 695 yards and three touchdowns across 28 games, while Jefferson has become one of the elite young wideouts in the game with 196 catches for 3,016 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in 33 contests, while earning two Pro Bowl nods.

The two players are now teammates in Minnesota, as Philadelphia traded the 23-year-old Reagor to the NFC North club exactly one week ago.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke on the "WIP Morning Show" on Tuesday about the much-maligned draft choice from two years ago.

"I'm not going to sit here and lie, we'd love to have that moment back."

Appearing on the @WIPMorningShow, Howie Roseman admits he'd like to have the Jalen Reagor pick back.

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Philadelphia will open the season with newcomer A.J. Brown and breakout 2021 rookie DeVonta Smith atop the wide receivers depth chart, while Reagor is buried a bit on the Vikings' list behind Jefferson, Adam Thielen and K.J. Osborn.

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