Eagles

The Reunion Tour: Jay Ajayi Will Visit Eagles Friday

By Bob Wankel

Published: Nov 14th, 2019 · 11:17 PM EST

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Apparently, the Eagles love a good reunion.

Only a few days after officially bringing back wide receiver Jordan Matthews for a third stint in Philadelphia, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Eagles and running back Jay Ajayi may also be getting back together:

A possible reunion: Free agent RB Jay Ajayi is visiting the #Eagles tomorrow, source said. He thrived there last year before tearing his ACL, and had an impressive 2017 in Philly, as well.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2019

Jordan Howard, who has rushed for a combined 178 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games, appeared on the team’s injury report earlier in the week with a shoulder injury. He practiced in a limited role on Thursday, but his status for Sunday’s showdown with the Patriots remains uncertain.

Darren Sproles unexpectedly (sorta?) popped up on the team’s injury report earlier today and sat out practice with a quad injury. The timing of Ajayi’s Friday visit certainly raises concerns about the availability of both players.

In 11 career games with the Eagles, Ajayi has rushed for 592 yards on 115 carries (5.1 ypc) to go along with 15 catches for 111 yards and five total touchdowns. Ajayi tore his ACL in a 23-21 Week 5 loss to the Vikings last season on this play:

Here is the clip of the play when @Eagles RB Jay Ajayi tore his left ACL on an attempt to pass block Anthony Barr and took an awkward step. He exited the game and returned for the next drive with a knee brace on. @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/FA5oTySieP

— SIS (@SportsInfo_SIS) October 8, 2018

Stay tuned.