Eagles may already have their replacement for Jordan Howard

The Eagles’ search for a veteran running back has been dragging for some time now. A recent report citing that the Roseman don’t want to pay much more than a veteran’s minimum explains why the team are still scratching their heads while trying to find a replacement for Jordan Howard. But there’s one running back nobody is talking about…

That man is 5’11, 215 lbs, Elijah Holyfield. Formerly of the Carolina Panthers, the former UDFA signed with the Eagles right at the beginning of the offseason and like Trevor Williams, fell blissfully under the radar.

That sentiment was true for most of his College career too. Holyfield rushes the ball just six times in 2016 as a true freshman, 50 times in…