Report: Eagles, 49ers discussing Torrey Smith trade

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Are the Eagles still looking to add a deep threat?

Well, according to a report Monday night by ProFootballTalk, the Eagles and 49ers have been in trade discussions about wide receiver Torrey Smith, though no deal is currently imminent.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson's receiving corps has lacked downfield playmaking throughout the team's 4-2 start. Eagles wideouts have just 10 total catches of 20 yards or more, and Jordan Matthews owns seven of them.

If Smith were dealt to the to the Eagles (which our own Paul Hudrick actually suggested last week), he would boost the team's big-play ability on the outside. The 27-year-old has struggled in two seasons with the 49ers, thanks in large part to San Francisco's abysmal play at quarterback. The 49ers are 6-17 over the past two seasons with Blaine Gabbert and Colin Kaepernick under center, a duo that has combined for 23 passing touchdowns to 19 interceptions in that span.

Smith, who has 46 catches for 862 yards and six touchdowns in 23 career games with the 49ers, was one of the NFL's better deep-ball wide receivers while with the Ravens from 2011-14. Among all wideouts with 50-plus catches in 2013, Smith was third in yards per catch (17.4) behind only Josh Gordon (18.9) and Calvin Johnson (17.8). That season, Smith put up career highs in catches (65) and receiving yards (1,128) to help Baltimore win the Super Bowl. The following season, Smith caught 11 touchdown passes.

In March 2015, Smith signed a five-year, $40 million contract with San Francisco. Through seven games in Chip Kelly's offense this season, Smith has 13 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns.

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