Jeff McLane, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 8:16 AM
The Eagles and former Cowboys running back Felix Jones agreed to terms on a one-year contract, an NFL source confirmed.
ESPN first reported the deal.
Jones, 26, worked out for the Eagles last week. He visited the Patriots later in the week. The Bengals were the only other team to publicly express interest in the free agent this off-season.
Jones, a first-round draft pick in 2009, spent four seasons in Dallas. He was used in various ways. He ran for 2,728 yards on 569 carries (4.8 yards a carry) and caught 127 passes for 1,062 yards in five seasons. He also scored 11 rushing touchdowns, caught three more through the air and averaged 24.0 yards on kick returns.
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Jones returned a kick 98 yards for a score against the Eagles when he was a rookie.
He will compete with several running backs to backup starter LeSean McCoy. Coach Chip Kelly has praised second-year tailback Bryce Brown and Chris Polk this offseason. Brown shined filling in for McCoy late last season but had ball security issues. Polk battled a foot injury as a rookie and did not log a carry or catch.
Kelly's offensive system will likely utilize multiple running backs.
Rookies Miquel Maysonet (Stoney Brook) and Matthew Tucker are the other running backs on the 90-man roster.
Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 8:16 AM
The Eagles and former Cowboys running back Felix Jones agreed to terms on a one-year contract, an NFL source confirmed.
ESPN first reported the deal.
Jones, 26, worked out for the Eagles last week. He visited the Patriots later in the week. The Bengals were the only other team to publicly express interest in the free agent this off-season.
Jones, a first-round draft pick in 2009, spent four seasons in Dallas. He was used in various ways. He ran for 2,728 yards on 569 carries (4.8 yards a carry) and caught 127 passes for 1,062 yards in five seasons. He also scored 11 rushing touchdowns, caught three more through the air and averaged 24.0 yards on kick returns.
More coverage
Jones returned a kick 98 yards for a score against the Eagles when he was a rookie.
He will compete with several running backs to backup starter LeSean McCoy. Coach Chip Kelly has praised second-year tailback Bryce Brown and Chris Polk this offseason. Brown shined filling in for McCoy late last season but had ball security issues. Polk battled a foot injury as a rookie and did not log a carry or catch.
Kelly's offensive system will likely utilize multiple running backs.
Rookies Miquel Maysonet (Stoney Brook) and Matthew Tucker are the other running backs on the 90-man roster.
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