The Eagles have lost two games in a row, and now their starting running back is done for the season.
Per the Eagles, Ajayi was placed on injured reserve today.
Roster Move: #Eagles have placed RB Jay Ajayi on Injured Reserve and claimed DT T.Y. McGill. pic.twitter.com/RkaHJAKnQr
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 8, 2018
Why, you ask? He reportedly tore his ACL.
Eagles’ RB Jay Ajayi tore his ACL and is out for the season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2018
94WIP’s Howard Eskin says Ajayi tore his ACL on a block on a blitz pickup.
.@howardeskin says Ajayi hurt his knee picking up a blocker on a blitz
— Jon Marks & Ike Reese on 94WIP (@MarksReeseWIP) October 8, 2018
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