boston scott has announced his retirement from the NFL in a social media post, closing the door on a career largely defined by his years with the Philadelphia Eagles. The announcement was made Wednesday (ET) through posts on Instagram and X, with the former running back writing he is “Looking forward to the next chapter of my life. ” The decision arrives after he did not play a regular-season snap since 2023 and did not appear in a regular-season game in either of the last two seasons.
Boston Scott makes retirement official on social media
In his message, boston scott signaled a personal transition rather than a comeback attempt, using the phrase “Looking forward to the next chapter of my life. ” His retirement statement was shared publicly, with one post appearing on Instagram and another on X on Wednesday (ET).
The announcement confirms he will not be trying to return to the field this year after a stretch in which he was not active in regular-season action.
Career timeline: drafted by the Saints, six-year run in Philadelphia
boston scott entered the league as a sixth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He did not appear in a regular-season game with the Saints, and later in 2018 he joined the Eagles after being signed off the Saints’ practice squad late in the season.
From there, he built a six-season run in Philadelphia. Over his time with the Eagles from 2018–23, he appeared in 75 games with 12 starts, operating primarily as a backup running back and special teams contributor, while also serving at times as a kick returner. His early Eagles tenure included two regular-season games in 2018 and two playoff appearances that same season.
Production and defining stretch, including a 2020 peak
Across his NFL career, boston scott finished with 302 carries for 1, 295 rushing yards. As a receiver, he recorded 71 catches for 566 receiving yards. His touchdown totals were listed as 17 total touchdowns in one career accounting and as 16 rushing touchdowns plus one receiving touchdown in another.
His most productive season came in 2020, when he posted career highs of 374 rushing yards and 212 receiving yards.
He also earned a notable reputation for his performances against New York, often labeled the “Giant killer. ” In 10 career games against New York, he totaled 422 rushing yards, 222 receiving yards, and 10 total touchdowns.
Immediate reactions and what comes next
The clearest immediate reaction came directly from boston scott himself, who framed the move as a forward-looking decision: “Looking forward to the next chapter of my life. ” No additional official statements from the Eagles or the league were included in the provided details.
Before stepping away, he had brief stints with the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, though he did not appear in anything other than preseason games that year.
For now, the retirement announcement draws a line under his playing career and shifts attention to what that “next chapter” becomes. Any future updates are expected to come through the same direct channels he used to announce the decision, while boston scott exits the field after a run most closely tied to Philadelphia.
