If there was any criticism of the Eagles decision to trade for wide receiver Golden Tate, it comes from the idea that it might simply be a three-month rental.

Tate is set to become a free agent this offseason, and it's unclear if the Eagles will be able to re-sign him. Or, if the latest report about Tate is true, even want to.

According to Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson, Tate might seek a contract in the range of Browns receiver Jarvis Landry, who signed a 5-year, $75.5 million extension with Cleveland after he was acquired by the Dolphins this past offseason.

In terms of production, Landry and Tate are quite similar. From 2014-17, Landry averaged 100 catches for 1,010 yards and six touchdowns per season. In that stretch, Tate averaged 93 catches for 1,056 yards and five touchdowns per season.

They have similar stat lines in 2018, too: Landry is at 49 catches for 528 yards and two touchdowns, while Tate has 44 catches for 517 yards and three touchdowns.

The big difference, though -- Tate is 30 while Landry is only 25 years old.

From the Eagles perspective, if Tate is seeking a contract in excess of $15 million per season, there's a slim chance he'll be playing in Philadelphia after this season.

The Eagles already are up against the cap next season. Assuming they decline an option on Nick Foles, and Jason Peters retires, they'll be at about $19.8 million under the cap with Tate, Brandon Graham, Ronald Darby, Jordan Hicks, Jay Ajayi and Nate Sudfeld (restricted) all set to become free agents. Plus, quarterback Carson Wentz is eligible for an extension after this season.

Plus, the Eagles historically aren't keen on handing out significant, long-term contracts to players older than 30.

On the flip side, Tate seeking a large contract isn't a terrible thing for the Eagles, even if they let him go. In all likelihood, if Tate leaves and signs a huge deal, the Eagles should get a compensatory pick for the loss of Tate in 2020, likely somewhere in the 3-4 round range.

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