Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) greets Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) after the game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

ESPN Names NFC Team Tyler Boyd Should Sign With Ahead of 2025 NFL Season

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By Russell Heltman | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 11:09 AM ET

Former Bengal Tyler Boyd should sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, at least that's what ESPN's Aaron Schatz thinks.

He had the longtime Bengal heading to Philly after one year in Tennessee.

"What do you suggest for the team that has basically everything?" Schatz wrote. "I can't even really suggest a contract extension here; Philadelphia's top young player approaching free agency is Nakobe Dean, but the team already prepared for his departure by using a first-round pick on Jihaad Campbell in the most recent draft. One thing the Eagles could use is more depth at the wide receiver position, particularly a slot receiver who can open underneath and convert third downs.

"Keenan Allen would fit, but we have him going to the Dolphins, so how about Boyd? Boyd had just 39 catches for 390 yards with Tennessee last season, but he was an important part of the Bengals' offense from 2016 to 2023. Jahan Dotson feels like he's in a better position to be productive in his second season in the Eagles' offense, but Boyd would provide a strong backup in case Dotson is not."

Boyd has played nine NFL seasons, eight of those in Cincinnati. He is coming off his second-worst season by yards (390) and catches (39).