Weaver deal done
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Weaver deal done
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Leonard Weaver and the Eagles agreed to a three-year deal worth $11 million, with $6.5 million of that guaranteed, according to a league source.
The contract makes Weaver the highest-paid fullback in league history. All that's left is for him to sign the contract.
Weaver's agent, Harold Lewis, confirmed the agreement.
The Eagles made it official this afternoon. A press conference at the NovaCare complex is scheduled for 4 p.m. today.
Both sides negotiated into last night, slept on a few minor, leftover points and hammered out a deal this morning. The multi-year deal means that Weaver is no longer a restricted free agent. The Eagles tendered Weaver at a second-round level last night, but neither side expected for the fullback to test the free agent waters. Weaver, a Pro Bowl starter last season, wanted to stay in Philly and the Eagles wanted him back.
The Eagles signed Weaver to a one-year contract last March. He filled a need and suited the Eagles offense perfectly, running for 323 yards and two touchdowns and catching 15 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns last season.
After they announced their decision last week to release Brian Westbrook, the Eagles knew they had to secure their backfield. Getting Weaver inked means the team has its top two ballcarriers -- Weaver and running back LeSean McCoy -- signed to long-term deals.
Weaver is considered one of the most likable players in the Eagles' locker room. He should be in there for several more years to come.
Check back for more today with the free agency period now open.
Click here for our report on the Eagles still being in the chase for Julius Peppers.
All right!— hobbit- They're giving him a big contract because he's obviously not just a fullback for them. He's their big running back. He and McCoy are gonna share the carries like they did last season. The one-back, three-WR formation is their base formation because they want to get Avant on the field as much as possible. The Eagles do not need to go out a get a complement for McCoy. Weaver IS the complement.— soulman386
- good job! check that off the list - Weaver is a beast!!— wavydavy2000
- If this deal is true I see Weaver really involved in the Eagles offence next season.— Jerseymagic
whew.— Richard Saunders- Love that we DO have a big athletic back, love that we have a solid fullback to (HA) run out of the i and make room for McCoy, love that he can catch the ball too, good signing!— diesler123
Comment removed.- Wow, I'm impressed the Eagles made the right move.— Cadiz215
- now, if they can just get rid of McNabb , they can set forth on a realistic goal of winning the supe. Get rid of Dawkins...check...Drop Westbrook...Check...all that is needed is to drop this last piece of deadwood..— thingfish
- well, this proves you can't make all the people unhappy all the time. Even in Philly.— vinni
- Great move! Now we have a big back that can catch the ball,block & run. Now we need a veteran back to add to the rotation.— hawaii2000
Don't ya just wonder who the 5 morons are who voted this was a bad move?- This is obviously part of the plan never to win a Super Bowl.— ahab
- Huge and corrrect move for the Birds. Now, let's get active on the defensive side and grab some momentum heading into the draft! Weaver will be more invloved now that he has a year under his belt and MArty better use him correctly!— Sharpy24
- Thank you, Eagles....great move. Now go get Peppers so Cole won't have to be a one-man wrecking crew....PLEASE! We need him.— philly449
