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during their game at Sun Life Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Former first-round pick, Pro Bowler released just weeks ahead of NFL season opener

Well, that didn't take long.

After just two seasons in Philadelphia, the Eagles have reportedly released Ryan Mathews.

Mathews, a former first-round pick and one-time Pro Bowler was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2010. He spent five seasons with the Chargers before landing with the Eagles.

He's rushed for more than 5,000 yards and 37 touchdowns over his career. With Mathews out of the backfield, that leaves LeGarrette Blount and Darren Sproles as the main runners in the backfield.