"The Eagles' first major acquisition of the free-agent signing period is a player that was already on their roster. Terms of Leonard Weaver's contract extension are all set, his agent said, and once his autograph is on the paper, he will have agreed to a three-year deal that will make him the wealthiest fullback in NFL history. A league source said the deal is for $11 million, $6.5 million of which is guaranteed. Incentives can stretch it to $12 million.

But the Eagles aren't out of the Julius Peppers swepstakes, although the Bears have the first crack at signing the All-Pro defensive end. Peppers' agent, Carl Carey, told The News Journal/Wing Tips on Friday morning that the Eagles are next on Peppers' list if the Bears' offer to Peppers isn't satisfactory. Peppers is in Chicago today, trying to coax a lion's share from the Bears.

Carey confirmed that the Eagles have made an introductory offer to Peppers good enough to pique his interest if the Bears can't make it happen."