Ryan mathews signs with philly afterall

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Eagles agreed to terms with RB Ryan Mathews, formerly of the Chargers. It's unclear if Mathews is signing for his previously reported terms of three years and $11.5 million, but it's a decent bet. It's a deeply bizarre move for a team that just unloaded LeSean McCoy's odious contract before giving DeMarco Murray $18 million fully guaranteed. It could spell trouble for Darren Sproles' future in Philadelphia, but it wouldn't be surprising if mad scientist Chip Kelly decides to go with a three-man backfield. Where that leaves Mathews' role is up for debate. Murray is a far superior early-down runner, while Sproles is the far superior pass catcher. It's possible Mathews is signing up for a Donald Brown-esque reserve role. Murray and Mathews both have long injury histories, so perhaps Kelly is just paying a pretty penny to ensure he isn't caught short. It's up for debate if Kelly's backfield is better off than it was two weeks ago.

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