May 20th, 2012

"  The Eagles Thursday agreed to terms with running back LeSean McCoy on a five-year contract extension that runs through 2017. BLAST OFF Demaryius Thomas is just one player ready for a breakout season in 2012. McCoy set franchise records in 2011 with 17 touchdowns rushing, and 20 total scores, while earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. He also led the NFL with 102 first downs and 48 runs of 10-plus yards, while finishing as the league's fourth-leading rusher with 1,309 yards. In 2010, McCoy ranked fourth in the NFL with 1,672 yards from scrimmage while leading all running backs with a career-high 78 catches. Philadelphia had a disappointing 4-8 start last season, before rallying with four straight wins to end the year. The Eagles did not make the playoffs. ''We are excited to continue this offseason of taking care of our own players,'' coach Andy Reid said. ''LeSean is one of the most electrifying running backs in the National Football League. He can do it all: run, catch, block and score touchdowns from anywhere on the field.'' McCoy, a native of Harrisburg, was drafted in the 2009 second round out of Pittsburgh. He has played in 46 games, with 32 starts, and has registered 4,241 yards from scrimmage. ''He's worked extremely hard to turn himself into a Pro Bowl running back,'' Reid said, ''and he is well deserving of this contract extension.''"