The Eagles signed starting defensive tackle Cedric Thornton to a one-year deal on Monday.
#Eagles sign restricted free agent DE Cedric Thornton to a one-year contract. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/zqDbS1eQPV
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 13, 2015
By signing the tender, Thornton will make $2.356 million in 2015 and become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Thornton, 26, started every game for the Eagles during the past two seasons. He has ascended from undrafted free agent and practice squad player in 2011, to reserve in 2012, to key contributor during the past two seasons. Coach Chip Kelly has repeatedly offered praise for Thornton, and it’s shown in how much the coach trusts him. Thornton played 55 percent of the defensive snaps last season and 59 percent of the snaps in 2013.