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{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Elijah Riley
| name = Elijah Riley
| image = Elijah Riley (48854848588) (cropped).jpg
| image = Elijah Riley (48854848588) (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| image_size =
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Riley with Army in 2019
| caption = Riley with Army in 2019
| current_team = Pittsburgh Steelers
| current_team = New York Giants
| number = 37
| number =
| position = [[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]
| position = [[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|06|12}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|6|12}}
| birth_place = [[Port Jefferson, New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Port Jefferson, New York]], U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| height_in = 0
| weight_lb = 205
| weight_lb = 205
| high_school = [[Newfield High School|Newfield (NY)]]
| high_school = [[Newfield High School|Newfield (NY)]]
| college = [[Army Black Knights football|Army]]
| college = [[Army Black Knights football|Army]] (2016–2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Injured reserve
| highlights =
| status = Injured reserve
| statleague = NFL
| highlights =
| statseason = 2023
| statleague = NFL
| statweek = 11
| statseason = 2023
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 59
| statvalue1 = 62
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statvalue2 = 2
| statvalue2 = 2.0
| nfl = elijah-riley
| pfr = RileEl01
| pfr = RileEl01
}}
}}


'''Elijah Riley''' (born June 12, 1998) is an [[American football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was signed by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2020 following his [[college football]] career at [[Army Black Knights football|Army]].
'''Elijah Riley''' (born June 12, 1998) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[New York Giants]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was signed by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2020 following his [[college football]] career at [[Army Black Knights football|Army]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 1/4
| weight = 209
| arm span = 30 3/8
| hand span = 9 5/8
| note = All values from [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Draft Scout Elijah Riley College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1003767&DraftYear=2020 |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
}}

===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
Riley signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2020 NFL Draft]] on April 26, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles agree to terms with 13 undrafted free agents |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-13-undrafted-free-agents |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=April 26, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-place-andre-dillard-on-injured-reserve-waive-12-players |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=September 3, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> and re-signed to the team's practice squad three days later.<ref>{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles announce practice squad that includes QB Josh McCown |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-announce-practice-squad-that-includes-qb-josh-mccown |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=September 6, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on October 10 and October 17 for the team's weeks 5 and 6 games against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] and [[Baltimore Ravens]], and reverted to the practice squad following each game.<ref>{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Roster Moves: Eagles sign DB Grayland Arnold; activate CB Craig James and WR Quez Watkins; and elevate TE Jason Croom and DB Elijah Riley |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/roster-moves-saturday-pre-steelers |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=October 10, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Roster Moves: Eagles activate DE Vinny Curry and S Will Parks off Injured Reserve; elevate TE Jason Croom and DB Elijah Riley |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/roster-moves-eagles-activate-vinny-curry-and-will-parks-off-injured-reserve |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=October 17, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> On December 16, 2020, Riley was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles promote DB Elijah Riley from the practice squad; sign S Blake Countess to the practice squad|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-promote-db-elijah-riley-from-the-practice-squad|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=December 16, 2020}}</ref>
Riley signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2020 NFL draft]] on April 26, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=April 26, 2020 |title=Eagles agree to terms with 13 undrafted free agents |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-13-undrafted-free-agents |access-date=October 21, 2020 |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=September 3, 2020 |title=Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-place-andre-dillard-on-injured-reserve-waive-12-players |access-date=October 21, 2020 |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> and re-signed to the team's [[practice squad]] three days later.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Eagles announce practice squad that includes QB Josh McCown |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-announce-practice-squad-that-includes-qb-josh-mccown |access-date=October 21, 2020 |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on October 10 and 17 for the team's weeks 5 and 6 games against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] and [[Baltimore Ravens]], and reverted to the practice squad following each game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=October 10, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Eagles sign DB Grayland Arnold; activate CB Craig James and WR Quez Watkins; and elevate TE Jason Croom and DB Elijah Riley |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/roster-moves-saturday-pre-steelers |access-date=October 21, 2020 |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=October 17, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Eagles activate DE Vinny Curry and S Will Parks off Injured Reserve; elevate TE Jason Croom and DB Elijah Riley |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/roster-moves-eagles-activate-vinny-curry-and-will-parks-off-injured-reserve |access-date=October 21, 2020 |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> On December 16, 2020, Riley was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson, Chris |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Eagles promote DB Elijah Riley from the practice squad; sign S Blake Countess to the practice squad |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-promote-db-elijah-riley-from-the-practice-squad |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>


On August 31, 2021, Riley was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles announce initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-announce-initial-53-man-roster-2021|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=August 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-terms-2021-practice-squad|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref>
On August 31, 2021, Riley was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson, Chris |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Eagles announce initial 53-man roster |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-announce-initial-53-man-roster-2021 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-terms-2021-practice-squad |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
On November 9, 2021, Riley was signed by the [[New York Jets]] off the Eagles practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Sign S Elijah Riley, Place S Marcus Maye & TE Tyler Kroft on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-s-elijah-riley-place-s-marcus-maye-te-tyler-kroft-on-injured-reserve|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=November 9, 2021}}</ref> On August 23, 2022, he was released.<ref>{{cite web|title= Jets Release 5 Players to Get Roster to 80 |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-release-5-players-to-get-roster-to-80|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=newyorkjets.com|date=August 23, 2022}}</ref>
On November 9, 2021, Riley was signed by the [[New York Jets]] off the Eagles practice squad making 7 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=November 9, 2021 |title=Jets Sign S Elijah Riley, Place S Marcus Maye & TE Tyler Kroft on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-s-elijah-riley-place-s-marcus-maye-te-tyler-kroft-on-injured-reserve |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref> On August 23, 2022, he was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Jets Release 5 Players to Get Roster to 80 |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-release-5-players-to-get-roster-to-80 |website=newyorkjets.com}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
On August 24, 2022, Riley was claimed off waivers by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers claim Riley off waivers|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-claim-riley-off-waivers|website=Steelers.com|date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make first round of roster moves|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers add eight to practice squad|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-eight-to-practice-squad|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> He was elevated on October 8, 2022, to the Active/Inactive roster from the Steeler's practice squad, and then reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make roster moves|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-x3564|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=December 24, 2022}}</ref>
On August 24, 2022, Riley was claimed off waivers by the Steelers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 24, 2022 |title=Steelers claim Riley off waivers |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-claim-riley-off-waivers |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Steelers make first round of roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves |archive-date=August 30, 2022 |access-date=August 30, 2022 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Steelers add eight to practice squad |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-eight-to-practice-squad |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was elevated on October 8, 2022, to the active/inactive roster from the Steeler's practice squad, and then reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=December 24, 2022 |title=Steelers make roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-x3564 |website=Steelers.com |access-date=December 24, 2022 |archive-date=December 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224212230/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-x3564 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On November 20, 2023, Riley was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-x6022|title=Steelers make roster moves|date=November 20, 2023|accessdate=November 21, 2023|first=Teresa|last=Varley|work=Steelers.com}}</ref>
On November 20, 2023, Riley was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=November 20, 2023 |title=Steelers make roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-x6022 |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 22.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2023 |title=Steelers make moves ahead of Bengals game |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-ahead-of-bengals-game |website=Steelers.com}}</ref>

===New York Giants===
On May 30, 2024, Riley signed with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants sign DB Elijah Riley; RB Gary Brightwell waived/injured |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-db-elijah-riley-rb-gary-brightwell-waived-injured-army-west-point |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Giants.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on August 15.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants trade DL Jordan Phillips to Cowboys, sign 2 safeties and running back|url=https://www.giants.com/news/jordan-phillips-trade-details-dallas-cowboys-raheem-layne-jonathan-sutherland-jalen-mills|author=Salomone, Dan|website=Giants.com|date=August 15, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
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*{{Cite news |last=Fedich, Justin |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Army senior cornerback Riley at his best on biggest stage |url=https://www.recordonline.com/collegevarsity/20190911/army-senior-cornerback-riley-at-his-best-on-biggest-stage |access-date=October 21, 2020 |work=RecordOnline.com |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023104655/https://www.recordonline.com/collegevarsity/20190911/army-senior-cornerback-riley-at-his-best-on-biggest-stage |url-status=dead }}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons}}
*[https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/players-roster/elijah-riley/ Philadelphia Eagles bio]
*[https://www.giants.com/team/players-roster/elijah-riley/ New York Giants bio]
*[https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/football/roster/elijah-riley/14327 Army Black Knights football bio]
*[https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/football/roster/elijah-riley/14327 Army Black Knights football bio]


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*{{cite news |author=Fedich, Justin |title=Army senior cornerback Riley at his best on biggest stage |url=https://www.recordonline.com/collegevarsity/20190911/army-senior-cornerback-riley-at-his-best-on-biggest-stage |website=RecordOnline.com |date=September 11, 2019 |access-date=October 21, 2020}}

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Elijah Riley
refer to caption
Riley with Army in 2019
New York Giants
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-12) June 12, 1998 (age 26)
Port Jefferson, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Newfield (NY)
College:Army (2016–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:62
Sacks:2.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Elijah Riley (born June 12, 1998) is an American professional football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career at Army.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
5 ft 11+1⁄4 in
(1.81 m) 		209 lb
(95 kg) 		30+3⁄8 in
(0.77 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)
All values from Pro Day[1]

Philadelphia Eagles

Riley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 26, 2020.[2] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2020,[3] and re-signed to the team's practice squad three days later.[4] He was elevated to the active roster on October 10 and 17 for the team's weeks 5 and 6 games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad following each game.[5][6] On December 16, 2020, Riley was promoted to the active roster.[7]

On August 31, 2021, Riley was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9]

New York Jets

On November 9, 2021, Riley was signed by the New York Jets off the Eagles practice squad making 7 starts.[10] On August 23, 2022, he was released.[11]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 24, 2022, Riley was claimed off waivers by the Steelers.[12] He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He was elevated on October 8, 2022, to the active/inactive roster from the Steeler's practice squad, and then reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2022.[15]

On November 20, 2023, Riley was placed on injured reserve.[16] He was activated on December 22.[17]

New York Giants

On May 30, 2024, Riley signed with the New York Giants.[18] He was placed on injured reserve on August 15.[19]

References

  1. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Elijah Riley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  2. ^ McPherson, Chris (April 26, 2020). "Eagles agree to terms with 13 undrafted free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  3. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2020). "Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  4. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 6, 2020). "Eagles announce practice squad that includes QB Josh McCown". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  5. ^ McPherson, Chris (October 10, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles sign DB Grayland Arnold; activate CB Craig James and WR Quez Watkins; and elevate TE Jason Croom and DB Elijah Riley". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  6. ^ McPherson, Chris (October 17, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles activate DE Vinny Curry and S Will Parks off Injured Reserve; elevate TE Jason Croom and DB Elijah Riley". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  7. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 16, 2020). "Eagles promote DB Elijah Riley from the practice squad; sign S Blake Countess to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  8. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2021). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. ^ "Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 9, 2021). "Jets Sign S Elijah Riley, Place S Marcus Maye & TE Tyler Kroft on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  11. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 23, 2022). "Jets Release 5 Players to Get Roster to 80". newyorkjets.com.
  12. ^ "Steelers claim Riley off waivers". Steelers.com. August 24, 2022.
  13. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  14. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2022). "Steelers add eight to practice squad". Steelers.com.
  15. ^ Varley, Teresa (December 24, 2022). "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  16. ^ Varley, Teresa (November 20, 2023). "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  17. ^ "Steelers make moves ahead of Bengals game". Steelers.com. December 22, 2023.
  18. ^ "Giants sign DB Elijah Riley; RB Gary Brightwell waived/injured". Giants.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  19. ^ Salomone, Dan (August 15, 2024). "Giants trade DL Jordan Phillips to Cowboys, sign 2 safeties and running back". Giants.com.

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