Eagles ink Herremans to extension

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles have signed year contract extension through the 2016 season.

Herremans made the switch from guard to tackle last year, starting 15 games at right tackle and one on the left side. He was already under contract through 2013.

"We are excited to be able to sign Todd to a new contract," said Eagles head coach Andy Reid on the team's website. "Todd's intelligence, toughness, durability, and leadership are second to none. Very few players in the NFL can play at an extremely high level at both the guard and tackle positions and Todd has done that for us. He has been a big part of the success of our offense over the last several years."

The Eagles selected Herremans with a fourth-round pick in the 2005 draft and he made four starts at left tackle during his rookie campaign. He switched to left guard in 2006 and remained in that position until making the change back to tackle last year.

Herremans has started 92 of the 95 regular-season games he has played with the Eagles and seven postseason contests.