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Philadelphia Eagles to add veteran running back Frank Gore

By Alex Butler

PHILADELPHIA, March 9 (UPI) -- The revolving door of Philadelphia Eagles player personnel is spinning faster than Chip Kelly's play calling. Now the Eagles are expected to sign former San Francisco 49er running back Frank Gore, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and Adam Caplan.

Gore's deal is expected to be for three years with $7.5 million guaranteed for the first two years.

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The Eagles traded All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills on March 3 for linebacker Kiko Alonso.

McCoy, 26, led the NFL in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage in 2013. In 2014, McCoy rushed for 1,319 yards but scored just five times. Gore, 31, rushed for 1,106 yards and scored five total touchdowns last season.

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The Eagles also used Darren Sproles heavily in 2014. Sporles, 31, had 329 rushing yards, six rushing scores, 40 receptions and 387 receiving yards last season to make the Pro Bowl.

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