Golden Tate trade gives Carson Wentz another valuable third-down weapon

YONG KIM / Staff PhotographerEver since the Eagles traded up in the 2016 draft to get the quarterback of their dreams, Carson Wentz, their clear No. 1 priority has been to surround the big guy with talent.

So, it didn't come as a giant surprise Tuesday that, when the Eagles pulled the trigger on a trade-deadline deal, it was for a wide receiver rather than, say, a defensive tackle, safety or cornerback, which are three defensive positions that have been leaking oil at one time or another this season.

The addition of 30-year-old Golden Tate, who was acquired from the Lions for a third-round pick, gives Wentz, who has been relying far too heavily on Alshon Jeffery and tight end Zach Ertz,…