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Philadelphia Eagles: 10 best free-agent signings in team history

By Geoffrey Knox

PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 15: Defensive lineman Jevon Kearse #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles while talking to teammates on the sideline during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on August 15, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Eagles 38-31. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 15: Defensive lineman Jevon Kearse #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles while talking to teammates on the sideline during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on August 15, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Eagles 38-31. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /
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Omar Stoutmire attempts to tackle Irving Fryar (Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport)
Omar Stoutmire attempts to tackle Irving Fryar (Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport) /

. . Irving Fryar, WR (1996-1998). 10. player. 54.

During his 17-year career (yes, 17 years), Irving Fryar made the Pro Bowl roster five times. Four of those five honors came in Year 10 or later. That includes two Pro Bowl appearances with the Eagles during a three-year run that lasted from 1996 to 1998.

Philly signed the old man before the 1996 season, and all he did was play in and start all 49 games that transpired during that span. That includes one playoff game. When Fryar’s run in Philly was over, he had racked up 227 receptions, 3,129 receiving yards, and 19 touchdowns.

That makes him 20th all-time in receiving yards in franchise history. He’s 27th in receptions, and believe it or not, he’s still 24th on their list of players with the most touchdown receptions.

Fryar holds two NFL records as he’s the oldest player to find his way into the end zone four times in a single game. He’s also caught a touchdown pass from 19 different quarterbacks. No other receiver to play pro football can say that either.

If only Philly had gotten him sooner. Mr. Fryar edges LeGarrette Blount for the tenth spot. Blount racked up 766 yards on 173 carries with two rushing touchdowns, and he caught all eight passes that were thrown in his direction for another 50 yards and a receiving touchdown during the regular season. Then, he scored a touchdown in every game during Philly’s postseason run. Blount may have only been in Philly for a single season, but his impact will be felt forever.

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