Signing nine undrafted rookie free agents, the Philadelphia Eagles definitely kept an eye on their offensive backfield by acquiring three running backs. That group includes Illinois State’s Walter Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall’s older brother. Mendenhall is a 6'0,” 225-pound Illinois transfer who rushed for 796 yards and 11 touchdowns during his lone season at Illinois State, averaging 6.3 yards per carry. The Eagles also signed: offensive guard Dallas Reynolds (Brigham Young), wide receiver Brandon Robinson (Boston College), cornerback Courtney Robinson (Massachusetts), kicker Sam Swank (Wake Forest), running back Marcus Thigpen (Indiana), defensive end Josh Gaines (Penn State), safety Reshard Langford (Vanderbilt) and fullback Marcus Mailei (Weber State).
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