Could the Philadelphia Eagles steal a divisional rival?

According to ESPN’s latest free agency projections, the Philadelphia Eagles could be eyeing a major part of the Dallas Cowboys’ offense, this off-season, in the form of tailback, Tony Pollard.

“Moore was the offensive coordinator when the Cowboys selected Pollard in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. They were paired together for four seasons, with Pollard’s role increasing each consecutive year.

Pollard is well versed in Moore’s scheme and would provide a dual-threat skill set (he had more than 3,600 rushing yards and more than 1,300 receiving yards over five seasons in Dallas) that the Eagles tend to gravitate toward.

Money will be the key here. The Eagles are generally reluctant to invest heavily in the running back position, which is why it’s in question whether they’ll re-up Swift following a successful 2023 campaign. But running back salaries have been depressed of late, and with a number of household names, including Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler, Josh Jacobs and D’Andre Swift, on the market, it’s possible Pollard doesn’t find what he’s looking for coming off a season (1,316 total yards, six touchdowns) that fell a bit below expectation as he took over the primary back role.”

Philadelphia Eagles, AJ Brown, Jalen Hurts
Dec 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks to sideline after throwing an interception against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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