The Philadelphia Eagles have made a dozen roster cuts ahead of the upcoming NFL roster deadline. Unfortunately, for Georgia Bulldogs fans, former running back Elijah Holyfield did not make the roster.
Holyfield played for three seasons at the University of Georgia. He is entering into his second year in the NFL, but hasn’t seen much playing time. He has zero NFL carries in his career.
Holyfield was undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft and signed as a free agent with the Carolina Panthers. He made their practice squad after being cut Sept. 1 last year and eventually signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 31, 2019 after his contract with the Panthers expired.
Here’s what Eagles Wire had to say about his cut and Holyfield’s future hopes with the Eagles.
Elijah Holyfield made strides and had a solid camp but with the Eagles focused on running backs who are talented pass catchers, Holyfield is likely to land on the practice squad.
Being a pass-catching running back, who is versatile is essential in the modern NFL. Holyfield will look to get another opportunity following an injury. Injuries at running back are almost guaranteed in today’s NFL. Additionally, Holyfield could make a roster if a team has several cases of COVID-19.
Roster Moves: #Eagles have waived the following players: pic.twitter.com/2FbhysMCbM
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 3, 2020
Elijah is the son of legendary boxer Evander Holyfield.
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