Eagles, WR Avant agree on 5-year deal (AP)

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The Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver Jason Avant agreed on a five-year contract Monday. Avant was a restricted free agent. He had a career-best 41 receptions for 587 yards and three touchdowns last season as Philadelphia's slot receiver. "Jason Avant has developed into one of our most dependable and productive players on offense," coach Andy Reid said.

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