The Philadelphia Eagles had former running back Jay Ajayi in for a visit on Friday, ahead of their Sunday matchup with the New England Patriots. After working out the talented 26-year-old, the Eagles agreed to a deal with the Jordan Howard clone.

Ajayi knows the offense and amassed 592 yards and 4 touchdowns in two seasons with the Birds.

With Darren Sproles out for the season and Howard nursing a shoulder injury, here are four takeaways from the news that Ajayi has returned home.

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1. The Eagles are turning into a run-first team

Even with Howard questionable, the Eagles postseason hopes will rest with a trio of running backs who all bring different and special gifts to the game. With Alshon Jeffery nursing an ankle injury and Jordan Matthews returning to the roster, Sunday will provide a huge opportunity for the Eagles to define their identity against a Patriots defense that can be run on.