Instant Alert: Dolphins trade running back Jay Ajayi to the Eagles

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Dolphins trade running back Jay Ajayi to the Eagles by Rob Maaddi on Oct 31, 2017, 10:29 AM Advertisement The Miami Dolphin have traded running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Dolphins received a fourth-round pick in the deal. The Dolphins have struggled on offense this season. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NFL-leading Eagles have bolstered their offense by acquiring running back Jay Ajayi from the Miami Dolphins for a fourth-round pick in 2018. The big move was announced hours before Tuesday's trade deadline. Ajayi has 465 yards rushing and is averaging 3.4 yards per carry. He ran for 1,272 yards last season, including three 200-yard games. LeGarrette Blount leads Philadelphia with 467 yards rushing and is averaging 4.7 yards per carry. The Eagles (7-1) have the fifth-ranked run offense and have won six straight games. ___ For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ___ Follow Rob Maaddi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_RobMaaddi   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011