Eagles Legend Joins Eagles to Coach RBs in Surprise Move

March 30, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — LeSean McCoy, the shifty running back who carved his name into Philadelphia Eagles history, is back in the nest—this time with a whistle. Sources confirmed to ESPN that the Eagles legend is joining Nick Sirianni’s staff as running backs coach, a jaw-dropping turn for the two-time Super Bowl winner and franchise rushing king.

Drafted by Philly in 2009, McCoy spent six seasons (2009-2014) dazzling fans, piling up a team-record 6,792 rushing yards with his signature “Shady” moves. After a 2015 trade to the Buffalo Bills, he added 3,814 yards and three Pro Bowl nods over four years. McCoy closed his career with championships in Kansas City (2019) and Tampa Bay (2020), retiring in 2021 with over 15,000 yards from scrimmage. Now, he’s home to coach.

“It’s surreal being back where it started,” McCoy told ESPN. “Philly’s my heart. I can’t wait to pour everything I know into these players.” His mission: refine a backfield featuring Saquon Barkley, who’s already torching defenses in 2025.

Sirianni didn’t hold back his excitement. “LeSean’s a genius at this game,” he said. “Six Pro Bowls, two rings—he’s bringing that fire to our room.” Eagles fans are buzzing too, with one posting online, “Shady coaching Saquon? Defenses are toast.”

It’s a full-circle moment for McCoy, whose Philly roots run deep. His return isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a boost for an Eagles run game already humming. With McCoy’s instincts guiding Barkley and company, the Birds might unlock something unstoppable. From juking tacklers to shaping stars, “Shady” McCoy’s encore could be his boldest play yet.