Eagles in long-term contract talks with Shady.

[SportsGuy305]

Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio reports that the Eagles are in long-term contract talks with LeSean McCoy.

McCoy is making only $525,000 this year, which is well below his market value. Whether the Eagles are close to working out an extension is not yet known, but it's not unrealistic to think something along the lines of Chris Johnson's six-year, $56 million deal would be used as a precedent. McCoy is the No. 2 overall running back in fantasy football. It's worth noting that he's currently under control through 2012, so the Eagles shouldn't be in any rush to move forward on a deal. He's scheduled to make $575,000 next season.

 

[SportsGuy305]

Eagles, McCoy talking contract

Posted by Mike Florio on November 6, 2011, 8:30 AM EST

When the Bears and Eagles line up on Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field, Chicago running back Matt Forte's contract situation will continue to be a hot topic. But he's not the only star running back working his way toward a payday.

Per a league source, we're told that the Eagles and running back LeSean McCoy quietly have been negotiating a contract that would replace his rookie deal, which expires after the 2012 season.

McCoy currently is making only $525,000.

In seven games, McCoy has rushed for 754 yards, and he has scored eight touchdowns. That puts him on pace for 1,723 yards and 18 touchdowns.

It had been believed that receiver DeSean Jackson was the next guy in line for a new deal, given that his rookie contract expires after the 2011 season. It's unknown whether and to what extent any progress has been made between Jackson and the Eagles.

It's also unknown whether McCoy and the Eagles are close to working out a deal. Running backs have become increasingly difficult for teams to value, given the wide range of veteran contracts and the concern that once a running back gets big money his performance may dip.

 

[SportsGuy305]

Please get this done.

 

[wildturkey]

Desean is probably so pissed right now.

 

[Brasky]

r*pe advertising?

 

[ugafan6612]

lol @ Desean. great move for Philly

 

[crash]

Desean won't be a eagle next season......

 

[SportsGuy305]

Desean won't be a eagle next season......

Yes, I highly doubt Jackson returns to Philly. Teams are going to line up to sign him, I heard that the Jags are already thinking about signing him.