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Eagles' Maclin to end holdout

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University of Missouri wide receiver and All-American Jeremy Maclin waves to the crowd as he and several team members are introduced before a game between the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 17, 2008. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt) 
Published: Aug. 4, 2009 at 3:36 PM

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles have reached a deal with their top draft pick, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported Tuesday Maclin's five-year contract is worth $15.5 million with $9.5 million guaranteed.

The 19th overall selection in this year's NFL draft scored 33 touchdowns and recorded 5,609 all-purpose yards in two years at Missouri.

He had single-season school records with 102 catches and 1,260 receiving yards to go with 13 touchdowns last season.

Topics: Jeremy Maclin
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