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Evander Holyfield's Son Elijah Signs Contract with Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday they signed former University of Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield.

Holyfield, who is the son of former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield, spent the 2019 regular season on the Carolina Panthers' practice squad after signing with them as an undrafted free agent.

The Eagles will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in an NFC Wild Card playoff game after beating the New York Giants in Week 17 to clinch the NFC East title.

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