Eagles to sponsor degenerate gambler with three-year deal

In their continued effort to open their arms to deadbeats in need of a second chance, the Eagles will sponsor Dave Pekula’s rehabilitation from severe gambling addiction with a three-year $7.3 million deal.

Pekula, who hasn’t played an NFL down in ever, once lost his mother’s home and now walks with the aid of two prosthetic legs as a result of his out-of-control gambling habits.

Owner Jeffrey Lurie has stressed that where and how Pekula plays isn’t as important as getting him healthy again.

“Dave has been in a bad spot for a couple years now, but wants to turn his life around,” said Lurie as he introduced the Villanova product to the media on Tuesday. “Whether he becomes a good football player having never played so much as a pee-wee game is possible, but more importantly for Dave and for the National Football League, he has the opportunity to be a valuable member of society and that’s the goal here.”

Zaki is the Chief Rocka and senior writer for PhillyGameday.com.