This deal is for 45 million over 5 years with 20.765 million guaranteed. You know the Eagles used Arian Foster’s deal with the Texans, which he signed earlier this offseason, as a reference for this deal. Foster signed a 42.5 million dollar deal over 5 years with 20.75 million guaranteed. McCoy is a back on the same level as Arian Foster and 2 years younger so while I really, really liked the Foster deal, I love this deal.

McCoy doesn’t turn 24 until July so he is now signed through his age 29 season. He won’t be too old when he’s in the tail end of this deal so he should be worth this contract through the life of the contract and at least until all the guaranteed money has been paid, barring injury. He’s one of the best running backs in the league and should remain that for years to come.

When you compare McCoy to what Adrian Peterson got last offseason (7 years, 96 million, 36 million guaranteed), the Texans got a great value. In fact, the Eagles got McCoy for basically what the Panthers got DeAngelo Williams for last offseason (5 years 43 million with 21 million guaranteed). Williams had previous injury problems and was 5 years older. It’s ridiculous that McCoy got less money guaranteed than Williams did.

Grade: A

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