Vinny Curry had a heartfelt reason for spurning other offers to re-sign with the Eagles

The move had been expected for days, but the Philadelphia Eagles made the move official on Monday, announcing they have re-signed Vinny Curry to a one-year contract.

Curry had more lucrative offers but chose to re-sign with the Eagles after taking some time away from football due to the passing of his brother, Gerald Glisson, who died from the coronavirus.

Vinny Curry said he had FA offers in March, but his older brother’s passing due to complications from COVID-19 affected him so deeply that he put off football. Only recently got the itch to return and hopped at the chance to return to the #Eagles: pic.twitter.com/cjphe9EwfG

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 13, 2020

Last season as a rotational pass rusher for the Eagles, Curry produced five sacks in 16 games and graded out at 77.9 overall and almost 80(79.8) as a pass rusher.

A New Jersey native, Curry will now focus on his family and helping the Eagles win another Super Bowl.