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Caplan: ‘Mutual Interest’ Between Eagles-DeMarco Murray

By Tim Kelly

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According to ESPN’s Adam Caplan, the Philadelphia Eagles and free-agent running-back DeMarco Murray are feeling each out a bit. Caplan, who posted the news via Twitter, was unclear how much interest was on each side.

Obviously, this takes a back-seat to this afternoon’s trade of Nick Foles, but the Eagles interest in Murray would be interesting.

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Murray is projected by Spotrac to receive a four-year/$30 million deal with over $14 million guaranteed.

The Eagles weren’t expected to approach that price-tag for a running-back, but being that they lost out on some other free-agent targets, and Murray is the north-south type runner that Chip Kelly is apparently seeking, it seems very possible that has changed.

Of course, DeMarco Murray led the NFL in rushing yards in 2014 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. He complied 1,845 yards on the ground, averaging 4.7 yards a carry, and 115.3 yards a game. He also scored 13 touchdowns.

Murray was also an effective receiver out of the backfield. He hauled in 57 catches for 416 yards.

The Eagles need to replace LeSean McCoy, who was traded to the Buffalo Bills last week.

At the very least, this may get the Cowboys to overpay for Murray, which would also be beneficial to the Eagles future.

Update 6:32 PM EST–More backing to the idea that the Eagles are serious in their pursuit of Murray.

Update 8:45 PM EST–It appears that the Eagles are more likely to land Murray than have him return to Dallas. It’s possible that the Eagles drop out now that Murray doesn’t appear likely to return to Dallas, but the Eagles potentially being the only possible competitive team (emphasis on possible) in the sweepstakes makes this interesting.

Update 3/11 1:20 PM EST–In an interview on 97.5 the Fanatic, ESPN’s Adam Caplan says that Murray is ‘very interested’ in joining the Eagles, as he likes Chip Kelly’s offense. Caplan still isn’t sure how extensive the interest of the Eagles is, but says that it is there. 

Update 3/11 2:55 PM EST–Peter Schrager of Fox Sports coming in hot. (I’ll show myself out.)

And yes, this is after agreeing to a deal with Ryan Matthews.

Update 3/11  4:25 PM EST–I’m not sure what it means, but this seems like something that would interest Chip Kelly.

Update 3/11 4:41 PM EST–The smoke continues to thicken surrounding the DeMarco Murray to-Philadelphia buzz. The latest on the running back’s interest in the Eagles.

Then, his former college quarterback Sam Bradford chimed in.

Update 3/11 6:30 PM EST–Though LaDanian Tomlinson appears to have made some very good connections since joining the NFL Network, particularly with running-backs, I’m going to lean towards Ed Werder being right on this one.

Update 3/11 9:27 PM EST: It’s unclear if this team is the Eagles or Raiders. The Raiders may seemingly have gotten the feeling that Murray doesn’t want their money enough to risk joining a team that hasn’t had a winning season in over a decade. If that’s the case, the Eagles are seemingly still in things. Either way, it feels like things are about to come to a head. 

Also, this.

Update 3/11 10:04 PM EST: It sounds like a return to Dallas for Murray seems likely, but not be for a visit to the Eagles. Whether this is just a leverage play or he’s seriously considering coming to Philadelphia, this has certainly become interesting.

Stay tuned as we learn more…

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