Jeremy Maclin Archives

Jeremy Maclin makes it official as he signs with Chiefs. Says it’s more than just the money. It’s a “no brainer!” (AUDIO)

March 11, 2015 By Bill Pollock

Jeremy Maclin will wear #19 for the Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver Jeremy Maclin on Wednesday. Maclin entered the NFL as a first-round draft pick (19th overall) of the Eagles in the 2009 NFL Draft. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and playing collegiately at Mizzou, Maclin said right at the start of his press conference, this was more than just money.

In addition to moving three hours away from home, and an hour and a half from Mizzou, Maclin is also excited about coming to play for Andy Reid again. Maclin said he was either going to stay in Philadelphia or sign with the Chiefs. He said Kansas City feels like home.

Maclin (6-0, 198, 26 years old) has played in 75 games (73 starts) in five NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (2009-14). His career numbers include 343 receptions for 4,771 yards (13.9 avg.) with 36 touchdowns. Maclin’s most productive season came in 2014 as he earned a trip to the Pro Bowl after tallying 85 catches for 1,318 yards (15.5 avg.) with 10 touchdowns. He has had over 50 receptions in each of his five active seasons. Maclin also occasionally served as a returner for the Eagles, adding 15 punt returns for 101 yards (6.7 avg.) and eight kickoff returns for 146 yards (18.3 avg.).

Maclin explains why he chose Kansas City

Chiefs begin to address issues at the wide receiver position by as Jeremy Maclin plans to sign as a free agent

March 9, 2015 By Bill Pollock

Jeremy Maclin (photo/NFL.com)

The first day of free agency in the NFL is Tuesday. That is when it is expected that former Philadelphia Eagles and Missouri Tigers wide receiver Jeremy Maclin will sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Maclin will be reunited with is former coach in Philly, Andy Reid. J-Mac also returns to his home state.

Maclin, who will turn 27 in May, had his best pro season in 2014 after missing the season before with an ACL injury. Maclin had 85 catches for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Dwayne Bowe will most likely be cut, shedding a projected $14 million from the team’s salary cap. Bowe did not catch a touchdown pass last season. In fact, no wide receiver caught a touchdown pass for the Chiefs. Maclin’s contract will be in the range of $10 million.

J-Mac gets into a skirmish as tempers flare at Philadelphia Eagles training camp. Walks off field without talking to reporters

July 29, 2014 By Bill Pollock

Jeremy Maclin (screenshot/philadelphiaeagles.com)

Before Monday’s practice, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly was asked about some pushing and shoving between one of his offensive stars, LeSean McCo,y and linebacker Trent Cole. Kelly had a great line when he said, “Those things happen…It’s no different than sometimes little kids don’t get along very well and throw Tonka trucks at each other.”

For the second consecutive day, tempers flared up as former Mizzou star Jeremy Maclin got into a tussle with cornerback Brandon Fletcher towards the end of Monday’s training in front of almost 15,000 fans at the Eagles’ home stadium during Military Appreciation Day. Fletcher blew it off as just one of those things that takes place in July.

“Emotions got going and one thing led to another, but we’ll come back and practice again after our day off,” Fletcher said. “It’s football. The emotions get going and things happen, but we’re all working to get better.”

Maclin on the other hand didn’t look too pleased with the way things ended and walked off the field declining to speak to reporters. Both Maclin and Fletcher were throwing punches at each other (with their helmets on…not smart), after a pass play to Maclin down the sideline. Neither player was hurt.

Maclin is entering his sixth year with the Eagles. Since joining the team as a first round draft pick in 2009, Maclin has a team-high 258 receptions.

Jeremy Maclin tears his ACL at Eagles practice

July 27, 2013 By Bill Pollock

Former Mizzou star and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin tore his right ACL during Saturday’s practice. According to team reports, the injury occurred during 7-on-7 drills. At this point of camp, just a couple of days in, players are in no-contact drills without pads.

Maclin is entering the final season of his five-year rookie contract. Maclin had 69 catches for 857 yards and seven TDs last season.

Ironically, prior to the start of the 2006 Mizzou football season, Maclin appeared to be headed up the depth chart with a possible starting job as a true freshman, until he injured his knee in 7-on-7 drills and was lost for the year.

Maclin healthy and cleared to practice with Eagles

August 18, 2011 By Bill Pollock

Philadelphia Eagles head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said that if former Missouri Tiger Jeremy Maclin doesn’t have any setbacks from a mysterious illness that plagued him all offseason, the third-year wide receiver could practice with the team in the next 7-10 days.

The team still does not know exactly what the illness is, but they ruled out life threatening ailments. Maclin underwent several tests including laparoscopic surgery in his abdomen last Thursday in St. Louis.

Maclin is right around his playing weight of 198 pounds, according to Burkholder, and has experienced no symptoms of the illness since the start of training camp. The team will continue to monitor Maclin.

Maclin could join the team in Philadelphia as soon as Friday for rehab, but is expected no later than Saturday. The Eagles say that Maclin will be ready for the season opener on September 11 in Maclin’s hometown of St. Louis.

Maclin injured, but nothing serious

August 4, 2010 By Bill Pollock

Former Missouri Tiger wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was carted off the Philadelphia Eagles practice field on Tuesday. It doesn’t appear to be anything more than a bone bruise. An MRI showed no ligament damage.

According to a story on NFL.com, this type of injury can take several weeks to heal. Last year in Maclin’s rookie season, he had 55 catches for 762 yards and four touchdowns.