Official: Eagles Sign S Rodney McLeod
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former St. Louis Rams safety Rodney McLeod to a five-year deal.
#Eagles and S Rodney McLeod agree to terms on a five-year contract. Welcome to Philadelphia!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/SqmWyADpLQ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 10, 2016
The deal is reportedly worth $37 million over five-years, but more importantly, $17 million guaranteed.
Former Rams S Rodney McLeod will go to the Eagles on a 5-year, $37 million deal that includes $17 guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
The #Eagles agreement with safety Rodney McLeod, 5 years, $37M, includes $17M guaranteed. Huge move for Philly.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
In four seasons with the Rams, the undrafted safety has never missed a game. McLeod, 25, had 82 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception last season. He has eight career forced fumbles and five career interceptions.
New #Eagles FS Rodney McLeod has forced 12 turnovers last 3 years. Was PFF's No. 10 safety out of 88 in '15. Turns 26 in June.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) March 9, 2016
The Eagles will likely move on from safety Walter Thurmond, who is an unrestricted free-agent.