- According to ESPN, Philadelphia Eagles RB LeGarrette Blount's contract contains a $50,000 weight bonus if he weighs between 240-245 pounds when reporting to training camp. Much like the contract Eddie Lacy signed with Seattle.
- Blount carried the ball a career-high 334 times in 2016, earning a 68.0 overall grade (ranking 39th among running backs).
- The veteran running back accumulated 741 yards after contact last year, fifth most in the NFL.
- Blount forced 42 missed tackles on rushes in 2016, his highest total since his rookie season in Tampa Bay, where he forced 50.
- New England listed Blount at 250 pounds last season, so Philadelphia wants their running back to play a bit lighter to potentially be involved in the passing game as he enters this campaign at 31.
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