Frank Gore to sign with Eagles, replace LeSean McCoy

Jim Corbett | USA TODAY Sports

Chip Kelly has found an ideal LeSean McCoy replacement in former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore.

The five-time Pro Bowler will sign with the Eagles and is expected to receive $7.5 million worth in guaranteed money the first two season when free agency opens Tuesday, barring any unforeseen development, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. That person spoke on the condition of anonymity since deals can't be signed with free agents until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday when the new league year begins.

Gore, who turns 32 on May 14, is six years older than McCoy who was traded last week to the Buffalo Bills in a stunning move for linebacker Kiko Alonso.

But for those who wonder if Kelly's Eagles got an aging replacement for McCoy, think again.

Gore has showed no signs of slowing down, running for 1,036 or more yards in eight of his 10 seasons, including four straight seasons. He is a rugged, durable fit for Kelly's up-tempo, zone-blocked run scheme as a one-cut, downhill between-the-tackles runner with a low center of gravity that makes him tough to tackle as he hugs his blockers.

Part of Kelly's dissatisfaction with McCoy was that he bounced too many runs outside.

Gore has averaged 4.1 yards or better during his career, rushing for 1,106 yards with four touchdowns last season.

He has good hands as a receiver out of the backfield, catching a 55-yard touchdown last season against the Eagles.

Gore will make a good tandem back with third-down back Darren Sproles to ease his workload. And Gore is also very stout in pass protection.

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