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.
