Published 12:09 IST, January 9th 2020

NFL free agent and Super Bowl winner Jay Ajayi enters FIFA 20 gaming realm

Jay Ajayi reached the pinnacle of the NFL in his debut season for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018. The Super Bowl winner now aims to conquer the FIFA realm.

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New England Patriots were outplayed by Philelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. Jay Ajayi was tred to  Philelphia Eagles earlier that season. With a Super Bowl to his name in his first season with Eagles, Jay Ajayi was off to a great start in Philelphia. Two years after that Super Bowl victory, Jay Ajayi has w set his sights on clinching ar hour, albeit in ar sport altoger. 

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NFL: Super Bowl LII winner Jay Ajayi becomes professional FIFA player

Two years after rushing for 57 yards and playing a big part in handing Philelphia Eagles ir first Super Bowl in franchise history, Jay Ajayi has w decided to conquer world of electronic sports. Earlier this week, 2016 NFL Pro Bowler signed with Philelphia Union for ir 2020 eMLS Cup campaign. Jay Ajayi will first feature as a professional FIFA player when Philelphia Union begin with eMLS League Series One on Friday this weekend. 

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Jay Ajayi joined Philelphia Eagles in 2017 from Miami Dolphins. In his debut campaign for Eagles, he helped m become Super Bowl champions at Super Bowl LII. He rejoined Eagles for a part of 2019 season. However, his NFL career was stalled when he was released by Eagles towards end of December. As such, he is currently a free nt in NFL.

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In a statement after anuncement, former NFL running back said that he feels "blessed" to represent in city of Philelphia in sports realm. He also said that becoming one of first pro athletes to become a professional gamer is a blessing. "It combines two of my passions, soccer and gaming.”, Super Bowl winner concluded. In previous edition of eMLS League Series, Philelphia Union me a clean sweep by winning  League Series 1, League Series 2 and  eMLS Cup. 

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12:09 IST, January 9th 2020