The Philadelphia Eagles have identified their new starters at guard, replacing departing veterans Evan Mathis and Todd Herremans.
Having claimed the starting job opposite veteran Allen Barbre, right guard Andrew Gardner was awarded with a new contract on Tuesday.
The Eagles and Gardner agreed to a three-year extension, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports, via a source informed of the contract.
A sixth-round pick by the Dolphins in 2009, Gardner has tantalized several coaching staffs only to suffer ill-timed injuries.
He started eight games last season, seeing time at both tackle spots as well as guard.