Eagles interested in Dunn
Despite inking second-round pick LeSean McCoy to a deal just two weeks ago, the Eagles are seeking more help for Brian Westbrook in their backfield.
According to a USA Today article, Philly is interested in signing 34-year old Warrick Dunn (scroll down to read the Dunn part).
Dunn, entering his 13th NFL season, is one of 24 backs to ever reach 10,000 yards rushing (his 10,967 place him 19th all time and third among active players). Last season with Tampa, he carried the ball 186 times for 786 yards, two TDs and no fumbles. He also caught 47 passes for 330 yards.
ESPN is also on the Dunn-to-Philly trail, which it's reporting in the Rumor Central area.
Dunn is a class act on and off the field, having done great work to help economically challenged single parents through his Warrick Dunn Foundation and providing down payments on homes through his Homes for the Holidays program.
Dunn was also instrumental in calling on his fellow players to donate time and money in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. For his efforts, he was given the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
From a football standpoint, it's hard to argue with Dunn's production — 4.1 yards per carry in his career with 64 touchdowns (49 rushing). He is small though, which would make McCoy (at 5-11, 210 pounds) the de facto short-yardage back.
-Chris Mascaro
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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