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‘s deal with the isn’t going to scare away after all. Mathews has decided to join the as well, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported according to a source involved in the situation. Mathews and Philadelphia , but it looked like Mathews might bolt after Murray agreed to sign with the . Instead, Philadelphia will have an intriguing three-headed monster with Murray, Matthews, and third-down back . Murray should be the lead back. Rapoport reported that Murray worth more than $40 million with more than $20 million guaranteed. Mathews was expected to get $7.5 million guaranteed on a three-year deal that has $11.5 million overall, according to NFL Media’s Albert Breer.Mathews is excited to team up with the ex-Cowboy, saying “To play with a guy like that, it would be great. I wouldn’t shy away from that at all.”It’s a surprising development for Chip Kelly, who continues to treat free agency like an excited fantasy owner. We thought that he didn’t want to spend big money at running back when he dealt away, but now he’s given out almost $30 million Rodney Hudson Jersey in guaranteed money to secure a three-headed monster at running back.The won’t have to worry nearly as much about Murray breaking down because he won’t get as many carries in Philadelphia. Mathews is e sentially a highly paid backup, and is one of the most aggre sive early-down runners in the league when healthy. Murray is the every-down threat of the group, while Sproles is more of a gadget player. Some Philadelphia fans don’t seem happy about all the wheeling and dealing lately, but the backfield is better than it was a week ago, plus they’ve added . Murray is unquestionably a top-five NFL running back, and Mathews could be the most talented backup in the league. Kelly has always mistakenly had a reputation as a pa s-first coach when his Oregon attacks were largely built around the running game. Kelly might not have that reputation much longer.The latest Podcast and breaks down which teams have been wise in free agency. Find more content on .
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