The Eagles placed veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker on the Reserve/Retired list on Wednesday.
Parker told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the decision was spurred by the desire to spend more time at home with his family.
A first-round pick of the Dolphins in 2015, Parker hauled in 402 receptions for 5,660 yards and 27 touchdowns in his nine-year career. He cited the chance to suit up for a perennial playoff contender when he signed with the Eagles. Parker played in just one postseason contest, a 30-12 loss to the Steelers in his second season with Miami.
The 31-year-old Parker was expected to compete for the No. 3 wide receiver position behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith while adding size and depth with his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame.
The Eagles now have 10 wide receivers on the roster. Another veteran, Parris Campbell, joined the Eagles in free agency, while the team selected a pair of receivers – Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilson – in the recent NFL Draft.
