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 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 840 | 2 |
Brown's offseason goal: Hang on to the ball
Eagles RB Bryce Brown has shown some impressive flashes, but his lack of ball control is disconcerting.
Brown owners aren't anxious to see McCoy back
Pat Fitzmaurice says LeSean McCoy owners who have Bryce Brown as a handcuff wish that McCoy would take the rest of the season off.
Eagles' Vick, McCoy will not play vs. Panthers
Eagles QB Michael Vick and RB LeSean McCoy have officially been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Panthers.
Week 10 fantasy tips: RBs
Start Shonn Greene despite a tough matchup, don't expect Frank Gore to wear down and look out for a few backups, according to PFW's late-week fantasy RB tips.
Week Five fantasy tips: RBs
Ryan Mathews may get robbed of some goal-line work, but he still has a chance to be productive vs. the Saints in Week Five.
Key matchup: Giants defense vs. Eagles RB LeSean McCoy
The Eagles know they need to get LeSean McCoy more involved, and in the right way, against a Giants defense that has played better of late.
Week Four fantasy tips: RBs
The PFW staff thinks LeSean McCoy is due for a big workload, Ryan Williams is on the rise and yes, it's finally time to sit Chris Johnson, in this week's tips.
Notebook: Pondering the NFL rushing-title race
PFW's Mike Wilkening handicaps the contenders for the NFL rushing title, a subject which can be wagered upon in Las Vegas.
Eagles could take care of Maclin next
The Eagles’ front office has done a good job of locking up young talent and WR Jeremy Maclin could be next.
Biggest regrets: These 2012 moves will be rued
These will be the 10 biggest regrets when we look back at moves made in 2012.
At No. 2, one QB, two RBs hold major appeal
What should you do if you're stuck with the No. 2 selection in your fantasy draft? PFW's Mike Wilkening will be looking hard at a pair of RBs.
Can RG3 avoid the 'Snyder snuggle?'
Many fantasy owners covet Robert Griffin III, but PFW analyst Pat Fitzmaurice is taking a skeptical view of the rookie quarterback.
Eagles extend RB McCoy
The Eagles announced a five-year contract extension for RB LeSean McCoy on Thursday evening.
Texans' Barwin likely to terrorize QBs even more
With Connor Barwin healthy and not having to learn a new defense, the linebacker figures to be even better, according to our "Whispers."
Eagles' fantasy questions for the offseason
What will happen to DeSean Jackson — will he get the franchise tag then get traded? That's one of several fantasy football questions surrounding the Eagles this offseason.
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.
