“We’ve got to stop trying to hit home runs all the time. It’s on the running back. Do your job. It’s not hard to do.” This quote from Adam Gase back in 2017 may have been the straw that broke the camels back. After weeks of tension and unrest, the Dolphins offloaded a running back they felt to be inconsistent and injury-prone in exchange for a fourth-round pick. While the move frustrated Dolphins fans, it excited those of his new team, the Eagles.
Ajayi had recorded 1,272 rushing yards in the previous season, featuring three games of 200+.