Starter Jay Ajayi is out for the season, both Wendell Smallwood and Corey Clement averaged fewer than 4-yards per rush on Thursday, and general manager Howie Roseman has worked the phones in an attempt to find a running back.
While one of those calls went to the Buffalo Bills, and the teams did discuss a possible trade for LeSean McCoy, there is a long way to go before a trade even becomes possible.
But the belief is a trade for McCoy would be expensive, perhaps as much as the Seahawks were asking for Pro Bowler Earl Thomas before his injury. And the Eagles don't seem ready to pay a second-round pick and more for McCoy, even though they have two of them in the 2019 draft.
While Philly will keep searching and the two sides will probably talk again as the trade deadline gets closer, there is another reason why the Bills envision keeping McCoy.
While his legal situation has played out publicly, he's extremely well-liked in that locker room and he's matured as a leader for a young team. Simply, they want him on the team this year and next, for rookie quarterback Josh Allen and for everyone. He's due just $6.18 million for next year, and he's been one of their best players.
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