Boston Scott Announces NFL Retirement

Boston Scott, the undersized running back who became a fan favorite with the Philadelphia Eagles over six NFL seasons, announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday via a post on X.

The 30-year-old Scott, listed at 5-foot-6 and 204 pounds, reflected on a career marked by perseverance after being selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He never appeared in a regular-season game for his hometown team, as the Saints waived him before his rookie year and again after a brief stint on their practice squad. Scott joined the Eagles later that December, where he spent the entirety of his on-field career, appearing in 75 regular-season games with 12 starts through the 2023 season.

Scott's path to the league began at Louisiana Tech, where he rushed for over 1,000 yards in his final college season despite coming from a mid-major conference. As a walk-on who nearly left school early, he credited his success to faith and support from others. "I'm thankful for everything the game has given me and my family," Scott wrote in his announcement. "I'm thankful for the coaches, teammates, and staff throughout my career that believed in me even...