Philly.com · Jun 25, 2018
Ex-Eagle Jason Avant to compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'
Buy Photo David Maialetti / Staff Photographer Jason Avant during his playing days with the Eagles. Former longtime Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant will appear on tonight’s episode of American Ninja Warrior as a contestant.
As a sneak preview clip of the appearance shows, Avant, 35, ran through American Ninja Warrior’s qualification course with former Eagles safety Quintin Mikell and current cornerback Jalen Mills as his cheering section.
A Chicago native, Avant joined the Eagles in 2006, and stayed with the team until his release in 2014. From there, also played for the Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs before retiring in 2015. Of his 148 NFL games, 116 were with the Eagles.
