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Eagles sign John Moffitt, a guard who 'beat his demons'

The Eagles signed guard John Moffitt on Monday, adding a former NFL starter who abruptly retired in 2013 and faced drug charges while he was out of the league.

Moffitt, 28, agreed to a one-year deal. The Eagles released undrafted rookie Cole Manhart to make room for Moffitt.

The Seattle Seahawks drafted Moffitt in the third round in 2011. He started 15 games during his first two years in the league before he was traded to the Broncos. Moffitt played two games for Denver in 2013, then retired in midseason after losing interest in the game and worrying about his health.