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Jordan Matthews explains why the Eagles signed Miles Austin

The Eagles have had a crazy offseason for sure, but one of their most curious moves was the signing of veteran wide receiver Miles Austin. Why did Philadelphia feel the need to sign the injury-riddled 30-year-old pass catcher to a contract worth $2.3 million with $1 million guaranteed?

"Oh yeah, man, 19, he’s a baller. He’s played a long time so he’s got some miles on him — y’all get that [pun] later — but yeah, great player. Dude, the second him and DeMarco [Murray] have walked into this locker room, nothing but positive energy.