Report: Chris Long agrees to push back $1M bonus until July

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has agreed to push his $1 million roster bonus until July, according to NFL insider Field Yates, citing a source.

Long was due to receive the roster bonus Wednesday. The agreement would delay the bonus until the first day veterans report to training camp.

The move allows Long time to contemplate his future playing football.

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