3 Eagles One-Hit Wonders We Wish Hadn't Disappeared

The Philadelphia Eagles were one of the most frustrating teams in the league for several decades before they finally took home a Super Bowl in 2017. Every time it looked like a star was emerging that was going to finally right the ship and guide this team to the promised land, they were soon exposed, injured, or irritated to the point where the Eagles got rid of them as soon as they possibly could. These three former Eagles might mot have had long careers, but they were spectacular in their primes.

3. WR Kevin Curtis

Philadelphia Eagles receiver Kevin Curtis / Hunter Martin/Getty Images

Curtis, who had some solid seasons with the St. Louis Rams, exploded in his first season under Andy Reid, piling up 1,110 yards as he made up for the loss of Terrell Owens. Unfortunately, Curtis would only suit up for 13 games in the three years following that magical season, as injuries ruined his career and brought about an early end to his Eagles tenure. That isn't great value for a guy who signed a six-year, $32 million contract with them.

2. QB Bobby Hoying

Philadelphia Eagles QB Bobby Hoying / David Seelig/Getty Images

A former third-round pick out of Ohio State, Hoying had Eagles fans thinking he was the quarterback of the future, after winning two of his first three starts, one of which involved him leading a young Jon Gruden's offense to 44 points in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. However, during a game against the New York Giants the following week, the Hoying parade came crushing down, as he turned the ball over five times. From the Giants game on, Hoying proved he simply wasn't an NFL quarterback, as he threw just four touchdowns and was intercepted 14 times.

1. WR Terrell Owens

Philadelphia Eagles WR Terrell Owens / Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Owens' career with the Eagles was magnificent, when he was on the field. The perfect vertical receiver in Andy Reid's offense, Owens piled up 20 touchdowns in 21 games, even reeling in nine passes for 121 yards against Bill Belichick's New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, Owens ends up on this list because his time in Philly was just too short. He only played in seven games in 2005, and he did basically anything and everything to sow discord in the locker room, swiftly heightening his feud with Donovan McNabb. His inclusion on this list is due to the massive amount of wasted potential he left on the table in Philadelphia before he moved to the Cowboys in 2006.