History of Boston Scott in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 18, 2026

Boston Scott is an American professional football running back in the NFL, drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2018. He played college football at Louisiana Tech. Scott is also a professional Rocket League esports player and streamer for Dignitas. He notably played for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he earned the nickname "the Giant Killer" due to his strong performances against the New York Giants.

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April 27, 1995: Boston Scott's Birth

On April 27, 1995, Boston Nealand Scott was born. He would later become a professional football running back and a professional Rocket League esports player.

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May 10, 2018: Signing with the Saints

On May 10, 2018, Boston Scott signed his rookie contract with the New Orleans Saints.

December 10, 2018: Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles

On December 10, 2018, Boston Scott was signed off the Saints' practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles.

2018: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

In 2018, Boston Scott was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the NFL draft.

August 31, 2019: Waived and re-signed to practice squad

On August 31, 2019, Boston Scott was waived during final roster cuts but was re-signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad the next day.

October 11, 2019: Promoted to active roster

On October 11, 2019, Boston Scott was promoted to the Philadelphia Eagles' active roster.

October 27, 2019: First professional touchdown

On October 27, 2019, Boston Scott scored his first professional touchdown on a 4-yard run when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Buffalo Bills 31–13.

October 22, 2020: Game-winning touchdown catch

On October 22, 2020, Boston Scott made the game-winning touchdown catch on an 18-yard pass in a 22–21 win against the New York Giants.

April 1, 2021: Signed tender with the Eagles

On April 1, 2021, Boston Scott signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 3, 2022: Placed on COVID list

On January 3, 2022, Boston Scott was placed on the COVID list.

February 3, 2022: Signed with Dignitas

On February 3, 2022, Boston Scott signed a multi-year deal with professional esports organization Dignitas as a content creator and substitute for their Rocket League roster.