Former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jon Runyan confirmed this afternoon that he is considering running for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Democrat John Adler.

Runyan, who resides in Mount Laurel, issued the following statement this afternoon:

"I am seriously considering becoming a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. Our great country is headed in the wrong direction, and it's clearer every day that career politicians are incapable of solving the problems we face.

I am grateful for the tremendous support and encouragement I have received while talking to people throughout South Jersey about running for Congress and I look forward to having more to say on this subject in the weeks ahead."