<text>  After carrying the Dallas Cowboys into the playoffs, DeMarco Murray will stay in the NFC East. But he will be suiting up in Philadelphia as a vital cog in Chip Kellys offense. The NFLs Offensive Player of the Year is set to sign a five-year deal worth more than 40million, with more than 20m guaranteed, according to NFL.coms Albert Breer. Murray became the NFLs leading rusher thanks to a career-high number of carries 392 and working behind one of the best offensive lines in football. DeMarco Murray is set to join the Philadelphia Eagles after four seasons with the Cowboys . In a career-high year, Murray carried the Cowboys into the playoffs for the first time in five years . With rumours that veteran Evan Mathis is to be traded, the Eagles do have the youth or consistency in that position group. The 27-year-old had a career-high season with 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns, but Dallas let him enter the free agent market. And it was Murray who initiated the meeting with the Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, ESPN report. Kiko Alonso LB, from Buffalo Byron Maxwell CB, from Seattle Walter Thurmond CB, from New York Giants Sam Bradford QB, from St Louis DeMarco Murray RB, from Dallas Ryan Mathews RB, from San Diego Expressing a desire to play in Kellys fast-paced, spread offense, he spoke of his friendship with Sam Bradford, with whom he played at college in Oklahoma for two years. After joining from St Louis in the remarkable trade with Nick Foles, Bradford confirmed he played a part too. Absolutely. Ive been trying my hardest, Bradford said. Ive called him. Ive texted him. Ive done everything. Weve been in communication. If we can somehow land him, it would be a great pickup. Not only is he a great player, hes a great person. Hes a really close friend of mine, too. I think he can really help this ball club. The Eagles, who have had an eventful free agency, also announced the signing of fellow running back Ryan Mathews. The former San Diego Charger joins on a three-year, 11.5m contract, with a guaranteed 5m. With Darren Sproles already in situ, it gives Kelly a loaded backfield and the ability to use multiple backs. 