- Elijah Holyfield
- #36
- Team CIN
- Pos RB
- Status IRInjured Reserve
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Lands on IR
Holyfield (knee) was placed on the Bengals' reserve/injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Holyfield was carted off Cincinnati's practice field Wednesday after suffering what was apparently a significant knee injury. The second-year running back will now be forced to miss the entirety of the 2022 season, unless he gets waived or released with an injury settlement by the Bengals. Holyfield's injury should clear a path for running back Jacques Patrick, who was signed in a corresponding move Thursday, to compete with Chris Evans and Trayveon Williams for Cincinnati's No. 3 running back…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 28 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers injury during camp
Holyfield (knee) was carted off the practice field Wednesday after suffering an apparent knee injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's a tough break for Holyfield, who was already a long-shot to make the Bengals 53-man roster for this season. As he and the team await a diagnosis, Chris Evans and Trayveon Williams will compete for Cincinnati's third running back spot.
Published: Wed, Jul 27 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins offseason roster
Holyfield was signed to the Bengals' offseason roster Tuesday.
Analysis: The Bengals signed the 23-year-old to their practice squad in mid-October after Samaje Perine tested positive for COVID-19. Holyfield spent the rest of the 2021 campaign on Cincinnati's practice squad but wasn't elevated to the active roster for any contests.
Published: Tue, Feb 15 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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Joins Cincinnati's practice squad
The Bengals signed Holyfield to their practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Samaje Perine tested positive for COVID-19, and Joe Mixon was limited Sunday with an ankle injury, so the Bengals elected to sign Holyfield to add some emergency depth to their running back room. The 23-year-old spent last season on the Eagles' practice squad, but he was released by Philly ahead of the initial 53-man roster deadline.
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Checks in with Baltimore
Holyfield had a workout with the Ravens on Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Baltimore has already dealt with season-ending injuries in the backfield to J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Justice Hill (Achilles), and Holyfield was among the backs brought in for workouts to potentially serve as the team's No. 3 tailback. Even if he doesn't reach a deal, Holyfield could still join the Ravens' practice squad and potentially be promoted later on.
Published: Mon, Sep 6 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Philly
The Eagles waived Holyfield on Sunday, Geoff Mosher of 97.5 The Fanatic Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: Holyfield spent the majority of the 2020 campaign on the Eagles' practice squad. He was elevated for just one game and saw five special-team snaps. The 22-year-old running back will likely find a similar role this season.
Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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Inks deal with Eagles
The Eagles signed Holyfield to a reserves/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Holyfield has secured a spot on the Eagles' reserves/futures list and will look to reprise his special-teams role in 2021, while also serving as backfield depth.
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Back down to practice squad
Holyfield reverted back to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Analysis: Holyfield only played five snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to the Browns and will now return to the practice squad. Should the Eagles need some extra running back depth in Monday's matchup against the Seahawks, look for Holyfield to get the call.
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 8:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated to active roster
The Eagles have elevated Holyield to their active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Browns.
Analysis: Holyfield failed to make it through the Eagles' final roster cuts prior to Week 1 and subsequently landed on their practice squad. He is still fourth on the depth chart at running back, so he is not expected to make an impact there. However, he could potentially get some work on special teams.
Published: Sat, Nov 21 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Eagles
Holyfield was waived by the Eagles on Thursday, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: As were fellow running backs Mike Warren and Adrian Killins. Per Kaye, Holyfield is a candidate to land on the Eagles' practice squad and "could receive a boost to the main roster when the Eagles suffer inevitable injuries in the backfield."
Published: Thu, Sep 3 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Runs with first team Wednesday
Holyfield saw first-team reps at running back during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Gallen of The Harrisburg Patriot-News reports.
Analysis: Holyfield is currently fourth on the depth chart at running back, but he had the chance to practice with the starters while Miles Sanders and Boston Scott both sat out Wednesday with lower-body injuries. Corey Clement began the day as the Eagles' lead back, but the second-year back out of Georgia rotated in later. Neither Sanders' nor Scott's injuries are expected to be long-term concerns, so Holyfield will need to take advantage of this limited opportunity while he can.
Published: Wed, Aug 19 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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No postseason usage
Holyfield didn't see the field in the Eagles' Jan. 5 wild-card loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Holyfield was signed after the regular season, as the Eagles entered the playoffs with an injury-riddled backfield. However, Miles Sanders (knee) and Jordan Howard (shoulder) played through their respective injuries while Boston Scott was available, so the 21-year-old Holyfield remained on the sidelines. The Eagles may retain Holyfield for another look this offseason, but he'll be vying for a special-teams role in 2020 wherever he lands.
Published: Wed, Jan 22 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Eagles
Holyfield signed with the Eagles on Tuesday.
Analysis: Eagles running back Miles Sanders is tending to an ankle sprain, so the team decided to add a fourth active running back to the roster in order to improve the depth at the position. Sanders is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks, but Holyfield will be on hand if needed.
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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