Former Eagles WR Bust Seeks Comeback with Eagles for WR3 Role

Philadelphia, PA – April 27, 2025 – Former Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins, branded a bust after a dismal Pittsburgh stint, is campaigning for a Philly comeback to seize the WR3 role, sources told ESPN’s Tim McManus. The speedster eyes redemption for his Super Bowl LVII drop.

Quez Watkins sparked drama with a critical drop in Super Bowl LVII, fueling fan outrage on Reddit. His 15 receptions, 165 yards in 2024 for the Steelers (PFF grade 57.4) and three drops led to his release, per The Athletic.

From 2020-2023, Watkins recorded 98 receptions, 1,249 yards, and 6 touchdowns with Philly, peaking in 2022 (33 catches, 354 yards). His 4.35-second 40-yard dash dazzled, but inconsistency and fan backlash marred his tenure, per PhillyVoice.

“Quez can shine,” coach Nick Sirianni said. Watkins’ familiarity with Kevin Patullo’s system could outpace Jahan Dotson’s 406 yards as WR3. A one-year, $2 million deal fits Philly’s $60 million cap space, per Spotrac, amid A.J. Brown’s car saga.

Watkins’ 2023 woes (15 catches, 142 yards) and Pittsburgh flop cemented his “bust” tag. “I’ll silence critics,” he told Bleeding Green Nation. His speed could stretch defenses, boosting Saquon Barkley’s 2,005-yard run game and Jalen Hurts.

Post-draft, with Jihaad Campbell, Andrew Mukuba, and Kyle McCord, Philly needs WR depth. “Quez adds spark,” NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said. Fan debates flare on X, with @PhillyFaithful torn over his Grant Calcaterra-esque drama.

Pittsburgh’s George Pickens eclipsed Watkins, exposing his flaws. Philly’s WR3 race, with Britain Covey and Dotson, offers a shot. Dallas Goedert’s trade buzz heightens the need for offensive pop, per The Athletic.

At 27, Watkins’ comeback could fuel Philly’s repeat bid, outpacing NFC East foes like the Cowboys. For the Eagles Faithful, his redemption rests on erasing Super Bowl ghosts and claiming WR3.