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LeSean McCoy to Be Inducted Into Eagles Hall of Fame During Nov. 3 Game vs. Jaguars

Timothy Rapp@@TRappaRTX.com LogoFeatured Columnist IVAugust 24, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 03: Philadelphia Eagles retried running back LeSean McCoy (25) is honored during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on October 3, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Eagles will induct former running back LeSean "Shady" McCoy into the team's Hall of Fame on Nov. 3, when Philly faces the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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It's been a long time coming. Shady is headed to the Eagles Hall of Fame!<br><br>See you on November 3, <a href="https://twitter.com/CutonDime25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CutonDime25</a> 👏 <a href="https://t.co/aLUigXHwZx">pic.twitter.com/aLUigXHwZx</a>

McCoy, 36, spent the first six seasons of his NFL career (2009-14) with the Eagles and was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro selection with the Birds.

Team owner Jeffrey Lurie released the following statement on Saturday:

"LeSean was an incredibly gifted player who always approached the game with great joy and enthusiasm. His elusiveness as a dual-threat back, coupled with his uncanny ability to make breathtaking plays, captivated everyone who had the privilege of watching him compete. His energy was contagious, but more importantly, it was his competitive spirit and commitment to being a great teammate that truly shaped his legacy as one of our league's all-time greats. We look forward to celebrating LeSean's remarkable career when he is rightfully enshrined in the Eagles Hall of Fame on Nov. 3."

In McCoy's six seasons in Philly, he rushed for over 1,000 yards four times and posted 20 total touchdowns in 2011. In total, he rushed for 6,792 yards and 44 touchdowns with the Eagles while adding 300 receptions for 2,282 yards and another 10 scores.

He is the all-time rushing leader in franchise history and third in Eagles history in rushing touchdowns, trailing only Steve Van Buren (69) and Wilbert Montgomery (45).

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The first page of a chapter about LeSean McCoy in the upcoming book, The Franchise: Philadelphia Eagles (available 9/24): <a href="https://t.co/R1sRDoebgd">pic.twitter.com/R1sRDoebgd</a>

He was traded to the Buffalo Bills in the Chip Kelly era, where he played for four seasons before stints with the Kansas City Chiefs (2019) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020). He retired as an Eagle, signing a one-day contract with the team in 2021.

"After 12 years in the NFL, I've decided to retire an Eagle because this is home to me," he wrote at the time. "I still have that green inside my heart. There are times when I'd see the Eagles on TV, and it just felt weird not wearing that uniform. I instantly think back to all of those big games and the roar of the fans; I've just always seen myself as an Eagle. It's only right to come back home and retire an Eagle."

And now he'll forever be enshrined as one.