EAST RUTHERFORD -- The Eagles have made a firm contract offer to free agent-to-be defensive end Vinny Curry, according to a source close to the situation.

According to the same source, Curry has not decided if he is going to accept the offer or test the free agent market in March.

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Curry, a Neptune native, and a second-round draft pick in 2012, will become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens.

In an interview with N.J. Advance Media after the Eagles were eliminated from playoff consideration by the Washington Redskins, Curry spoke openly about his desire to play in a 4-3 defense, as opposed to the 3-4 scheme the Eagles have employed under current defensive coordinator Billy Davis.

The fact the team has reached out to Curry with what was called "a fair'' offer might lead to the Eagles wanting their new head coach and coordinator to run a 4-3 scheme.

Curry, who recorded nine sacks in 2014, had just three-and-a-half sacks this season, playing just over 30 percent of the defensive snaps. He also drew six holding penalties and forced two intentional grounding calls.

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Asked during his interview if he would consider coming back to the Eagles, if they made a good offer, he said he "would have to consider it.''

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