Jay Ajayi announced his arrival in Philadelphia in a big way Sunday, ripping off a 46-yard touchdown run to give the Eagles a 31-9 halftime lead on the Broncos.
Welcome to the @Eagles, @JayTrain23! #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/JtUwnTJQFw
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It was Ajayi’s first rushing touchdown of the season. He was traded from Miami to the Eagles ahead of last week’s NFL trade deadline after rushing for 465 yards on 138 carries in seven games with the Dolphins this season.
Jay Ajayi this season, by team:
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 5, 2017
DOLPHINS
138 carries, 0 TD (most in NFL without scoring)
EAGLES
46-yard TD on 5th carry
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Eagles coach Doug Pederson said Ajayi would be featured in a limited number of plays in the running back’s first game with his new club. The touchdown came on his fifth carry of the game, and he finished the first half with 69 yards on those five carries.