The first of three players I will be talking about is Jeremy Maclin. Maclin tore his ACL recently at training camp and will miss the entire 2013 season. He had the same injury to the same knee seven years ago. Maclin is a very talented receiver who was targeted the most of any Eagle receivers. The receiver to likely absorb Maclin's targets is Riley Cooper. Cooper is not as athletic as Maclin but will fit well into Chip Kelly's new system because of his size.
The second player that will be discussed is Dennis Pitta. Pitta recently fractured his hip and had surgery that will put him out for the remainder of the season. This injury was devastating for the Ravens because stud receiver Anquan Boldin left the team for San Fransisco this season. These two players were Joe Flacco's favorite targets last year. The question now is who will step up in Pitta's absence? The Ravens recently signed free agent Vincent Shancoe and have reported Ed Dickson will have to step up his receiving duties this season. 
Last but not least, Percy Harvin has been reportedly diagnosed with a slight tear in his hip and may start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, otherwise known as the PUP list. If a player is put on the PUP list they are unable to play for the first six weeks of the season. Harvin was just recently traded to the Seattle Seahawks and is an incredibly talented receiver. If he does play in the beginning of the season, he will be a dangerous receiver. Sydney Rice and Golden Tate will see more targets if Harvin is unable to be healthy enough for the start of the season.
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