Boston Scott, a running back who played six seasons primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, via a statement on his social media accounts.[1]
The 5-foot-6 (1.68 m) Scott played college football at Louisiana Tech University in Conference USA before being selected by the Eagles in the sixth round, 227th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.[2]
In 75 regular-season games, including 12 starts, Scott rushed for 1,281 yards on 232 carries with 12 touchdowns and added 341 receiving yards on 51 catches with four touchdowns. He also returned kicks and punts early in his career.[3]
Scott gained the nickname "Giants Killer" for standout performances against NFC East rival New York Giants, including 160 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries in a 34-10 win on December 26, 2021.[3][4]
His final regular-season game came on January 7, 2024, when the Eagles defeated the Giants 27-10 at MetLife Stadium. Scott appeared in three playoff games that season, carrying three times for 16 yards in Super Bowl LVII, a 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on February 12, 2023.[3][5]
In 2024, Scott joined the Los Angeles Rams practice squad on October 8 before being released, then signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on November 13 without appearing in any regular-season games.[1][6]
In his retirement statement, Scott expressed mixed emotions, writing, "There is so much I’m proud of... I don’t feel sorry for myself in the slightest. There is anger, bitterness, but also joy, and happiness." He credited coaches, teammates and his faith for his journey from college walk-on to the NFL.[1]
Off the field, Scott works as a content creator and part-owner with Dignitas, an esports organization.[7]
Sources
- Fox News Digital
Philadelphia Eagles' Boston Scott retires from NFL after defying odds
November 13, 2024
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles-boston-scott-retires-nfl - NFL.com
Boston Scott player profile
Accessed November 14, 2024
https://www.nfl.com/players/boston-scott/ - Pro-Football-Reference.com
Boston Scott career stats
Accessed November 14, 2024
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/ScotBo00.htm - Pro-Football-Reference.com
Dec 26, 2021 boxscore PHI vs NYG
Accessed November 14, 2024
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112260phi.htm - Pro-Football-Reference.com
Super Bowl LVII boxscore
Accessed November 14, 2024
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm - ESPN.com
Rams sign RB Boston Scott to practice squad
October 8, 2024
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41923456/los-angeles-rams-boston-scott-practice-squad - Dignitas.net
Boston Scott joins Dignitas as content creator
July 12, 2022
https://dignitas.gg/articles/boston-scott-joins-dignitas
