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Forgive running back LeGarrette Blount if he no longer thinks “pay dirt” is the best nickname for scoring a touchdown.
After scoring a league-leading 18 times with New England in 2016, Blount on Wednesday signed a new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles for $1.25 million plus incentives—barely above the $900,000 league minimum for a veteran of his experience.
At 30, age might have worked against Blount. But another issue…