The Facts: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Eagles are signing Blount to a one-year deal. The Cardinals also had some mild interest.

Diehards Line:Blount had a breakout season with career highs in touchdowns (a Patriots franchise-record 18), yards (1,161) and carries (299). Philadelphia is expected to move on from Ryan Mathews, so Blount immediately becomes the thunder in a backfield currently dominated by lightning with Wendall Smallwood, Darren Sproles and rookie Donnell Pumphrey. ... A more detailed version of this story is now available HERE.