Eagles give McCoy 4-year deal
The running back from Pitt, who's projected to be Brian Westbrook's backup, will be in training camp. Only Jeremy Maclin is unsigned.
LeSean McCoy is the first second-rounder to agree to terms.
LeSean McCoy agreed to a four-year contract with the Eagles yesterday, ensuring that Brian Westbrook's projected backup will be in training camp. The terms were not disclosed.
A second-round draft pick, the elusive running back from Pittsburgh is seen as an insurance policy for Westbrook, who underwent ankle surgery June 5.
"I think he can do the same types of things that Brian can do," general manager Tom Heckert told the Eagles' Web site. "We think he's an all-around player, and we think he can step right in and help us out. He's a great receiver out of the backfield."
The 20-year-old McCoy, the 53d pick overall, became the first second-rounder to agree to a contract. The Birds have come to terms with seven of their eight picks - all except first-round selection Jeremy Maclin, a wide receiver out of Missouri.
The 5-foot-10, 198-pound McCoy rushed for 2,816 yards and 35 touchdowns in two seasons at Pitt. He also caught 65 passes for 549 yards and one TD.
Rookies will report to training camp at Lehigh University on July 26.
Contact staff writer Don McKee at 215-854-4611 or dmckee@phillynews.com.
This article contains information from the Associated Press.
