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Ex-Eagles, Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi Signs with Philadelphia Union as EMLS Player

Bleacher Report | January 7, 2020

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NFL running back Jay Ajayi is taking on a second job with the Philadelphia Union as a member of the eMLS League Series One.

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Ajayi issued a statement about joining the Union:

"Philadelphia holds a special place in my heart so I am blessed to be able to represent the city in the esports realm and to become one of the first pro athletes to become a professional gamer.

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