How many of you knew the average career of an NFL player was less than six years? To add some perspective, most players will sign a four-year deal when entering the league. For many, that’s all the time they’ll get. Some get less. Others will excel enough to garner an extension or get a decent deal in free agency, but for the most part, they too will see their careers fizzle out. That brings us to Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin.
The contract:
2017 will be the second year of a two-year deal the veteran signed this past off-season.