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Dick Rod Returns
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We knew this was going to happen, right?
Richard Rodgers returning to the Eagles was -850 at the Crossing Broad Sports Book, and it cashed on Friday:
Roster Moves: #Eagles have agreed to terms with WR Michael Walker and signed TE Richard Rodgers. pic.twitter.com/VwqsMQunrw
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 11, 2021
“Dick Rod” jokes aside, Rodgers was pretty good for the Birds in 2020 as the third-string tight end. He caught 24 of his 31 targets for 345 yards and two touchdowns. 16 of those catches went for first downs and he caught a 33-yarder in the Seattle game.
It’s a move that makes sense. He’s still in his twenties (29) and doesn’t make a ton of money. If Zach Ertz is indeed moved, you can do worse than a Dallas Goedert/Richard Rodgers pairing at tight end during a transitional season.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com