After carrying the Dallas Cowboys into the playoffs , DeMarco Murray will stay in the NFC East . But he will be suiting up in Philadelphia as a vital cog in Chip Kelly 's offense . The NFL 's Offensive Player of the Year is set to sign a five-year deal worth more than $ 40million , with more than $ 20m guaranteed , according to NFL.com 's Albert Breer . Murray became the NFL 's leading rusher thanks to a career-high number of carries ( 392 ) and working behind one of the best offensive lines in football . DeMarco Murray is set to join the Philadelphia Eagles after four seasons with the Cowboys . In a career-high year , Murray carried the Cowboys into the playoffs for the first time in five years . With rumours that veteran Evan Mathis is to be traded , the Eagles do have the youth or consistency in that position group . The 27-year-old had a career-high season with 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns , but Dallas let him enter the free agent market . And it was Murray who initiated the meeting with the Eagles head coach Chip Kelly , ESPN report . Kiko Alonso ( LB , from Buffalo ) Byron Maxwell ( CB , from Seattle ) Walter Thurmond ( CB , from New York Giants ) Sam Bradford ( QB , from St Louis ) DeMarco Murray ( RB , from Dallas ) Ryan Mathews ( RB , from San Diego ) Expressing a desire to play in Kelly 's fast-paced , spread offense , he spoke of his friendship with Sam Bradford , with whom he played at college in Oklahoma for two years . After joining from St Louis in the remarkable trade with Nick Foles , Bradford confirmed he played a part too . 'Absolutely . I 've been trying my hardest , ' Bradford said . ' I 've called him . I 've texted him . I 've done everything . We 've been in communication . If we can somehow land him , it would be a great pickup . Not only is he a great player , he 's a great person . He 's a really close friend of mine , too . I think he can really help this ball club . ' The Eagles , who have had an eventful free agency , also announced the signing of fellow running back Ryan Mathews . The former San Diego Charger joins on a three-year , $ 11.5m contract , with a guaranteed $ 5m . With Darren Sproles already in situ , it gives Kelly a loaded backfield and the ability to use multiple backs .
Murray has signed a bumper five-year deal worth more than $ 20 with more than $ 40mm guaranteed . Murray initiated the move , calling Chip Kelly and expressing his desire to work with college team-mate Sam Bradford . Murray is the NFL 's Offensive Player of the Year and led the rushing charts with 1,845 yards last year . The Eagles traded fellow running back LeSean McCoy to Buffalo for linebacker Kiko Alonso last week .