Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is heading into the final year of his rookie contract. Selected by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Ajayi signed a four-year, $2.5 million contract.

When Ajayi first came into the NFL, he was represented by Select Sports Group. As he enters the final year of his contract, Ajayi is gearing up to be the feature back for the Eagles.

Ajayi is aiming to cash in when he signs his next deal. For that reason, he has hired Drew Rosenhaus to be his agent. Known for his ability to secure big-time contracts, Rosenhaus already represents multiple players on the Eagles, including Derek Barnett, Nigel Bradham, Tim Jernigan and Matt Jones.

Last year, executive VP of football operations Howie Roseman made a midseason deal to bring Ajayi to Philadelphia by sending a 2018 fourth-round pick to the Dolphins. Before the trade, Ajayi’s performance had fallen off.

In seven games with Miami, Ajayi averaged 3.4 yards per carry, down from an average of 4.9 yards per carry in 2016, when he gained 1,272 yards on the ground and rushed for eight touchdowns. Once Ajayi got to the Eagles, his average yards per carry jumped to 5.8.

If he can continue to find success behind Philadelphia’s top-notch offensive line, Ajayi could secure a big payday. But will it be from the Eagles?

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