LeGarrette Blount is a 250-pound force who scored 15 rushing touchdowns inside the 10-yard line last season with New England and converted 25 times on third- and fourth-down short-yardage situations. For an offense looking to improve upon those two specific areas, Blount is a very snug fit for the Eagles.
And that’s why he’s here on a one-year deal, announced on Wednesday morning. The Curious Case of LeGarrette Blount and why he was still an unrestricted free agent after rushing for a total of 18 touchdowns and gaining 1,161 ground yards (3.9 yards per carry) has been resolved.