Philadelphia Eagles
LeSean McCoy - #25 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 208 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/12/1988 |
| Birthplace | Harrisburg, PA |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 21st pick by Eagles |
Eagles go three straight on 'D'
The Eagles came into Friday’s portion of the draft with options, and they left it with more depth on what looks like a monster front seven.
Eagles' Patterson still in the picture
Eagles DT Mike Patterson still should be a big contributor despite the team drafting DT Fletcher Cox in Round One.
Eagles rightfully pounce on DT Cox
The Eagles had problems maintaining leads and stopping the run, and Fletcher Cox helps solve both of these issues.
Falcons acquire CB Samuel for seventh-round pick
Philadelphia has traded veteran CB Asante Samuel to the Falcons for a seventh-round pick. Samuel has agreed to a restructured contract.
Dawkins announces retirement
Brian Dawkins, one of the most feared defensive players in football over the past 16 seasons, announced on Monday he has retired.
Report: Several teams contact Browns about No. 4 pick
Several teams have contacted the Browns about their fourth overall pick in the draft, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Friday night.
Eagles re-sign DT Landri
The Eagles have agreed to terms with DT Derek Landri on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not announced.
Eagles' Asomugha, Avant see greener pastures ahead
Eagles teammates Nnamdi Asomugha and Jason Avant took time out from a service project to talk about their excitement for next season.
Philadelphia Eagles
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Eagles sign former Bills OLT Bell
The Eagles found a potential replacement for OLT Jason Peters, signing Demetress Bell to a five-year deal.
NFC East draft needs
With the Redskins set to draft QB Robert Griffin III, Eric Edholm identifies the top three draft needs for all four teams in the NFC East.
Connecting the draft dots
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush offers a creative, draft-related perspective on five of the biggest NFL moves so far this offseason.
Samuel willing to re-do deal to help trade
Eagles CB Asante Samuel reportedly has taken a key step to help him leave Philadelphia's crowded CB corps.
Eagles OLT Peters ruptures Achilles tendon
The Eagles announced Friday that OLT Jason Peters ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg.
Eagles re-sign OT Dunlap
The Eagles announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with OT King Dunlap on a one-year contract.
PLAYER NEWS
McCoy returned to action on Sunday and finished with 122 total yards for the Eagles in a loss to Washington.|||||||
He had nine catches for 77 yards, and rushed 13 times for 45 yards.
McCoy will start at running back for the Eagles against Washington in his first game back after missing four because of a concussion.|||||||
Rookie Bryce Brown filled in nicely for McCoy, running for 347 yards and four touchdowns in his first two career starts. But Brown had just 40 yards in the next two games and fumbled four times in four games.
Quarterback Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy will not play Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6). In an expected announcement, Eagles athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said Friday that neither has been cleared to return to football activity after suffering concussions last month.|||||||
Burkholder sent McCoy to Pittsburgh to be examined by the University of Pittsburgh's concussion specialists because he "just didn't like the way things were adding up. I didn't like how he was getting symptoms at night and not during the day." He said those tests yielded nothing alarming but did convince Burkholder to change McCoy's rehabilitation protocol.
McCoy ran for 119 yards in Monday's 28-13 loss to the Saints.|||||||
McCoy has two rushing scores through eight contests. He had 17 last season.
McCoy ended up with 67 total yards and two touchdown in the Eagles' loss to Atlanta Sunday.|||||||
McCoy had one rushing score and one TD catch. He remains one of the top backs in fantasy football.