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Eagles Fan Favorite Boston Scott, 30, Announces NFL Retirement

The 5-foot-6 back became a Philadelphia favorite for outsized performances against the Giants.

Overview

  • Scott disclosed his decision on social media on March 18, ending an NFL career that last saw game action in 2023.
  • He spent six seasons with Philadelphia from 2018 to 2023, appearing in 75 games with 12 starts and totaling 1,295 rushing yards on 302 carries.
  • His career receiving line was 71 catches for 566 yards with one touchdown, giving him 17 total regular-season touchdowns per widely cited league statistics.
  • Nicknamed the “Giant Killer,” he produced 422 rushing yards, 222 receiving yards and 10 total touchdowns in 10 games against the New York Giants.
  • After 2023 he had brief 2024 stints with the Rams and Steelers, including a practice-squad injured reserve placement in Pittsburgh, and he did not play in 2025.