The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that they have agreed on a contract extension with Running Back Lesean McCoy. Profootballtalk.com is reporting that it’s a five-year, $45 million contract with $20.765 in full guarantees.
This payday for McCoy is well deserved. The past few years he has been at the top of the class of Running Backs in the NFL. In 2011 he rushed for 1,309 yards and 17 touchdowns, plus another 48 catches for 315 yards. In 2010 he ran for 1,080 yards and seven touchdowns, plus 78 catches for 592 yards. In his two seasons as a starter he has averaged 5.0 yards a carry and scored 29 total touchdown. The contract includes a signing bonus of $8.5 million and base salaries of $615,000 in 2012, $3.25 million in 2013, $8 million in 2014, $10.25 million in 2015, $7.15 million in 2016 and $7.85 million in 2017.
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