Eagles RB Boston Scott Becomes Two-Sport Athlete With Unique Pro Contract, Makes History

• Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott is now a pro in two sports.
• He recently signed with the eSports team Dignitas and will play Rocket League professionally.
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Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson and Boston Scott all have something in common, kind of. All three of the NFL athletes have also gone pro in another sport, though one stands out from the others.

After Scott signed recently a deal with Dignitas, he is now a two-sport athlete. He is not only a running back on the Philadelphia Eagles offense, but he is also professional in Rocket League. With the move, Scott becomes the first professional two-sport athlete in football and eSports.

If you are unfamiliar, Rocket League is an arcade-style video game that combines soccer and “vehicular mayhem.” The concept is simple.

On either team, there are two cars. The arena is set up with a goal on either side and a giant ball in the middle. The two cars must work together to put the ball in the opposing goal without conceding a goal on your own goal.

Take a look:

26-year-old Scott signed a professional contract with Dignitas’ Rocket League roster and will serve as the team’s substitute and a content creator. He will join the organization’s four-person team that has won six titles and two championships in the last three years.

Under the alias ‘B0ston,’ Scott is a grand champion as a Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars player. He is ranked in the top 0.5% of Rocket League players worldwide and now he is no longer and amateur.

Scott celebrated his arrival to Dignitas on Wednesday night. Wearing the jersey of his new eSports team, he rang the ball at the Wells Fargo Center before the Philadelphia 76ers game.

Dignitas was founded in 2003 and has won 18 eSports world championships across its various gaming teams. It was acquired by the Sixers in 2016 and is now part of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment.

Here is what Scott had to say about his new professional venture with Dignitas:

“Gaming has always been a big part of my life. It has had an impact on me since I was young that has made it bigger than just a hobby that I enjoy. So the fact that I’m able to join Dignitas is a dream come true. I’m so excited to work with this organization and I’m extremely grateful they have given me the chance to be a part of them. Pro football has made me fall in love with competition, learning and shown me the importance of teamwork. No matter what is in front of me I’ve learned how to adapt and overcome. I’m excited to see what that leads to with Dignitas and the best Rocket League team in the world.”