The Philadelphia Eagles have added some depth to the running back room, signing former Georgia Bulldogs running back, Elijah Holyfield to a deal.
Roster Move: #Eagles have signed RB Elijah Holyfield and placed DE Daeshon Hall on Reserve/Injured. pic.twitter.com/wlVFFUB6ao
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 31, 2019
Elijah is the son of former heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield.
Holyfield signed with the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft. Holyfield was waived at the end of the training camp was re-signed to the practice squad.
Splitting time with D’Andre Swift in 2018, Holyfield rushed for 1,018 yards on 159 carries with seven touchdowns in his final season in Athens.