Former Panthers Receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. Signs with Eagles, Eyes Fresh Start
Terrace Marshall Jr. is headed to a new home once again — and this move could be the one that finally sticks. The former Carolina Panthers wide receiver has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, marking his fourth team in less than a year. At just 24 years old, Marshall still carries the potential that once made him a highly regarded second-round draft pick.
Philadelphia brings him in to strengthen its wide receiver group, particularly behind its dynamic duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. With general manager Howie Roseman continuing to be proactive this offseason, the addition of Marshall represents a classic low-risk, high-reward signing. The Eagles are looking to replace some depth after losing Parris Campbell to the Dallas Cowboys in free agency, and Marshall will now compete for a roster spot during training camp.
Marshall entered the NFL with high expectations when the Panthers selected him 59th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was seen as a potential long-term contributor for Carolina’s receiving corps, but his three seasons with the Panthers failed to meet those early hopes. Over 36 games, he recorded 64 receptions for 767 yards and just one touchdown. His best campaign came in 2022, when he totaled 490 receiving yards and scored once.
A combination of inconsistent quarterback play and frequent coaching changes disrupted Marshall’s development in Carolina. After being released by the Panthers in August 2024, he had short stints on the practice squads of the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders. He appeared in seven games for the Raiders, catching three passes for 41 yards — a far cry from his standout college production.
At LSU, Marshall was a key weapon in the Tigers’ explosive 2019 national championship offense, where he caught 13 touchdown passes as part of one of the most dominant receiving corps in recent memory. Despite a rocky start to his professional career, Marshall’s physical tools — standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 200 pounds — and his collegiate pedigree continue to make him a player of interest.
Though he didn’t evolve into the No. 1 receiver Carolina fans once hoped for, Marshall still has time to turn his career around. With a fresh opportunity in Philadelphia, he’ll look to prove he can carve out a meaningful role and tap into the promise he showed as a young prospect.
All eyes will be on the Eagles’ training camp to see whether Marshall can seize this new opportunity and finally establish himself as a reliable NFL target. His journey may have had its setbacks, but the next chapter in Philadelphia might just be the turning point.
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