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Eagles' Maclin to end holdout

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Missouri Tigers Jeremy Maclin (9) hurdles his quarterback Chase Daniel during a rushing play in the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri on November 10, 2007. Missouri won the game 40-26. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt) 
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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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