Sep 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Jalen Reagor (5) throughout warmups towards the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Monetary Area. Obligatory Credit score: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports activities
In 2022, the Minnesota Vikings made some foundational adjustments to their group, swapping each the top coach and the final supervisor. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah rapidly made his presence felt within the draft. That class has been mentioned advert nauseam.
A number of months later, Adofo-Mensah facilitated trades for outstanding gamers, bringing in quarterback Nick Mullens and receiver Jalen Reagor. The previous was a strong backup passer for the Vikings, however the latter flamed out rapidly.
Reagor is now headed to the Miami Dolphins. ESPN’s Adam Schefter famous on Tuesday, “Another receiver signing: the Miami Dolphins signed WR Jalen Reagor.”
Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Jalen Reagor (5) makes a catch whereas New York Jets security Lamarcus Joyner (29) defends throughout the second quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports activities.
Reagor is, after all, most recognized for his draft choice forward of Justin Jefferson in one of many few blunders of Eagles GM Howie Roseman’s profession. He additionally spent an unremarkable 2022 season within the Twin Cities.
The previous first-rounder has but to seek out his place within the NFL. In reality, he hasn’t performed within the league for the reason that 2024 season. He definitely hopes to make the Dolphins’ roster, which is among the many weakest within the NFL and has a fair worse WR corps.
Dolphins author Alain Poupart of Si.com commented, “Reagor, who one can assume got a contract at the veteran minimum salary to continue the Dolphins trend of the offseason, joins a wide receiver corps with a lot of options but very little in terms of proven commodities.”
Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill each left this offseason.
“With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle now gone, holdover Malik Washington has perhaps been the most impressive of the wide receivers so far this spring,” Poupart added. “The new-look wide receiver corps also features veteran free agent additions Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert, along with rookie draft picks Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman Jr. That’s not even mentioning former Carolina Panthers second-round pick Terrace Marshall Jr., 2024 seventh-round pick Tahj Washington or 2025 rookie free agent Theo Wease Jr.”
It’s a crowded group, but it surely’s doable to climb the depth chart and make noise all through OTAs and in coaching camp. For the Dolphins, it’s a rebuilding yr underneath a brand new head coach and offensive coordinator.
21. Eagles (18): Admirable of WR Jalen Reagor to face the media music after he in all probability dropped two TD passes Sunday. Much less admirable that Philly is placing him in that place and never going to rookie DeVonta Smith as an alternative.
Extra from Poupart: “The bottom line here is the Dolphins just keep adding numbers at the position in the hopes that at least a few of them can emerge as viable contributors for new quarterback Malik Willis and the offense. Reagor’s career clearly hasn’t gone according to plan so far, but this is a low-risk move for the Dolphins, the kind they’ve made all offseason, the kind they hope will produce some results at some point.”
The Dolphins are on Minnesota’s docket this yr and Reagor might make a return to U.S. Financial institution Stadium in Week 4.
His profession began in Philadelphia, the place followers are recognized to be hostile. Reagor was on the receiving finish of a variety of hostility over there, struggling to dwell as much as the first-round invoice. Jefferson, the man they wished, occurring a record-breaking profession, didn’t assist him both. After solely two seasons and roughly 700 yards and three touchdowns, he was shipped to the Vikings for a seventh-rounder and a fifth-rounder. In hindsight, a steal for the Eagles.
Regardless of showing in all 17 video games with the Vikings, he solely tabulated eight receptions for 104 yards. He scored as soon as on offense. Along with his contributions on that facet of the ball, he additionally fielded punts for the Vikings with restricted success. Reagor’s common of 6.4 yards per punt return was fairly unhealthy and he really didn’t return one in his following stints.
Oct 9, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Jalen Reagor (5) scores a landing towards the Chicago Bears within the second quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports activities.
Both approach, probably the most memorable moments of his tenure in Minnesota had been his struggles within the eventual comeback win over the Indianapolis Colts, when he ran poor routes on a few performs that led to interceptions, nearly costing them the possibility to erase the 33-point deficit.
The Vikings waived him after just one yr with one other yr on his contract and the Patriots claimed him off waivers. He spent the 2024 marketing campaign with the Chargers. In these two years, Reagor logged a complete of 238 receiving yards, however he did cross the goalline on a kick return for the Patriots.
The previous first-rounder is 27 years outdated and must make this chapter work.
Editor’s Observe: Info from PFF, Over The Cap, and Sports activities Reference helped with this text.
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