James Proche is among the veteran receivers still on the open market. He will spend this week attempting to land an opportunity in Philadelphia.
Proche is set to participate in the Eagles’ minicamp on a tryout basis, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. A strong showing over the next few days could land him a contract as a result. That would allow the seventh-year wideout to compete for a roster spot during training camp this summer.
A Ravens draftee in 2020, Proche spent his first three years in Baltimore. He primarily contributed on special teams during that span, including work as the team’s punt returner. The former sixth-rounder was also a regular in the return game during his two-year stint with the Browns. Proche spent last season in Tennessee, making nine appearances while handling a depth role on offense.
As expected, the Eagles executed a trade with the Patriots last week to send A.J. Brown to New England. That move was preceded by a number of receiver acquisitions which signaled Brown’s time with the team would be coming to an end. DeVonta Smith remains in place, but free agent signing Marquise Brown, trade acquisition Dontayvion Wicks and first-round rookie Makai Lemon (who is not set to return to practice until training camp) will represent new faces at the WR position for 2026. Proche, 29, will now aim to join that group.
The Eagles entered Monday with over $25MM in cap space. Any Proche signing would come in at or near the veteran minimum, so finances will not be an issue if his showings this week result in a deal being finalized.