A Philadelphia Eagles fan favorite is calling it a career on social media.
Dubbed "The Giant Killer," former Eagles running back Boston Scott has announced his retirement after seven seasons in the NFL. Scott, whose career spanned 2018 to 2024, spent most of it with the Eagles from 2018 to 2023.
"I'm thankful for everything the game has given me and my family," Scott said. "I'm thankful for the coaches, teammates, and staff throughout my career that believed in me even when it wasn't popular. Looking back at my career I'm just in awe of what God was able to accomplish, from a Walk-on who almost had to drop out of college to many years at the highest level, a lot of it doesn't make sense and I believe that's the point."
— DIG B0ston. (@BostonScott2) March 18, 2026
Boston Scott retires from the NFL
After coming out of Louisiana Tech as a sixth-round draft pick by the Saints in 2018, Scott found himself on the New Orleans practice squad until the Philadelphia Eagles signed him to their active roster in December of 2018, appearing in two games for the team.
In 2019, Scott emerged as a viable option for the Eagles, becoming a focal piece of the offense as a change-of-pace back. Over the course of the next five seasons, Scott would total over 3,400 all-purpose yards, with 17 touchdowns.
Scott was best known for his performance against the rival New York Giants. Scott would score 10 of his 17 touchdowns against New York, including standout performances in four games, all of which he totaled over 60 all-purpose yards and a touchdown.
After his time with the Eagles, Scott spent 2024 with the Rams and Steelers, spending two weeks on Pittsburgh's practice squad. After his release, Scott received five more workouts from NFL teams, including a workout with the Indianapolis Colts in September of 2025, which was his last
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While Scott's career may not be eye-popping to many, to Eagles fans, his contributions in high-impact games against the Giants will always be looked upon fondly, especially when the Eagles began transitioning away from Darren Sproles, who retired after the 2019 season, as their change-of-pace back. Over the course of his NFL career, Scott earned $11,468,943, well above the average of a 5-foot-6 running back who was a sixth-round pick.