Former Philadelphia Eagles first-round draft pick Jalen Reagor is apparently still searching for another NFL opportunity.
According to reports, the Cleveland Browns recently brought Reagor in for a tryout as the former first-round selection attempts to continue what has become a winding professional football journey. At one point, Reagor was viewed as a foundational piece for the Eagles‘ offense.
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Philadelphia selected him with the 21st overall pick during the 2020 NFL Draft, hoping his explosiveness, speed, and return ability would add another dynamic layer to the offense. Instead, his tenure in Philadelphia quickly became one of the more heavily scrutinized draft decisions in recent franchise history.
Fair or unfair, much of that criticism stemmed from who came after him. The Eagles famously drafted Reagor one selection ahead of Justin Jefferson, a reality that followed him throughout his time in Philadelphia and intensified scrutiny surrounding every drop, missed opportunity, and inconsistent performance.
Jalen Reagor’s NFL journey takes yet another turn
Since leaving Philadelphia, Reagor has struggled to establish a long-term footing anywhere. He spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, and Los Angeles Chargers while attempting to revive his career as both a receiver and return specialist. While flashes of athleticism still appear occasionally, consistency has remained elusive.
That said, NFL teams continue giving him opportunities for a reason.
Reagor still possesses traits organizations covet. He remains explosive in space, offers versatility on special teams, and has enough raw speed to stress defenses vertically. For teams looking to add competition at the bottom of the roster, taking a low-risk look at a former first-round talent often makes sense.
For Cleveland, the tryout represents little risk and possible upside. The Browns continue searching for offensive playmakers and wide receiver depth, particularly players capable of contributing in multiple phases.
Reagor’s return ability alone could make him intriguing enough to warrant a closer look during camp competition. Whether anything ultimately develops from the tryout remains unclear.
Still, the fact that Reagor continues receiving opportunities speaks to both the league’s belief in his athletic talent and the difficult reality of first-round expectations. Sometimes careers don’t unfold the way anyone initially imagined, but as long as teams keep making calls, the opportunity for redemption remains alive.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Former Eagles first-round pick lands tryout with the Browns