When Chris Givens played with Sam Bradford on the St. Louis Rams in 2012, the rookie receiver caught three touchdown passes that Bradford threw. They were from 37 yards, 50 yards, and 51 yards.
Givens' most attractive role in the NFL is as a deep threat who can provide a vertical element to an offense. The Eagles, with Bradford as their starter, needed a player who could offer that skill. That seemed to be the impetus for the one-year deal Givens signed with the Eagles on Wednesday to bolster the team's receiving corps.
The low-risk contract is worth a total of $840,000, including bonuses, according to a league source.