Monday, April 22, 2013

Weaver to retire as member of the Birds

Philadelphia, PA -- Leonard Weaver will end his career in Philadelphia.

Weaver, the former Eagles' fullback, revealed on Monday that he will sign a one-day contract and officially announce his retirement with the team in a press conference tomorrow at the NovaCare Complex at 1:00 p.m. (ET) tomorrow.
 
Armed with a unique combination of power and big-play ability out of the fullback position, Weaver earned a Pro Bowl nod in his first season with the Eagles in 2009 after leading all NFL fullbacks in rushing attempts (70) and yards (323) to go along with four total touchdowns (two each rushing and receiving).

Originally signed as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks in 2005, Weaver played in 63 games over his six-year NFL career, accumulating 1,366 total yards from scrimmage and seven total TDs.

The 30-year-old native of Florida's Space Coast starred as a tight end for Division II Carson-Newman, earning All-America honors as a senior after leading the team with 27 catches for 571 yards and eight touchdowns.

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