The Facts: The 49ers traded Goodwin to the Eagles on draft weekend, but the receiver opted out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns. Due to the conditions of the trade, Goodwin's rights revert back to the 49ers, Field Yates of ESPN reports. It likely is a procedural move, with Goodwin unlikely to fit in the 49ers' plans.
Diehards Line:The move saves the Eagles $4.28 million in cap space. The teams swapped sixth-round picks, so it's unclear how that is resolved. As PFT's Charean Williams notes, the Eagles still have work to do at the position with a room of young receivers that includes last year's first-round pick Jalen Reagor, Travis Fulgham, Greg Ward, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and John Hightower. Philadelphia does own the sixth overall choice, which it could use on a wideout. Goodwin, 30, spent three seasons with the 49ers after four with the Bills. He has 140 catches for 2,323 yards and 13 touchdowns.