DAMEON PIERCE NEWS

Chiefs just added a violent runner with fresh legs and everything to prove Kansas City is betting that Dameon Pierce’s bruising, coiled-spring style can give their sputtering offense the physical spark it’s been mis...

DECEMBER 3 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Signs with Kansas City Pierce signed with the Chiefs' practice squad Monday.

Impact Pierce also received offers from a laundry list of other teams, including the Chargers, Bears, Broncos, Eagles, Colts and Bengals, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Pierce was cut by the Texans last week and quickly finds a new home in Kansas City, where he'll serve as organizational depth behind Isiah Pacheco (knee), Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith, Elijah Mitchel and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Pierce could quickly find a spot on the 53-man roster for an offense that is desperate for some sort of jolt from the backfield.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dameon Pierce Attracted One Aggressive Suitor After Texans Release The former Houston Texans back had several teams interested following his release.

NOVEMBER 24 • SI.COM

In-demand free agent rejects Chargers' offer in favor of division rival Chiefs Free agent running back Dameon Pierce chooses offer from Kansas City Chiefs over Chargers.

NOVEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Denver Broncos made strong push for free-agent running back, who ultimately landed with rival | Sporting News The Denver Broncos made an attempt to sign Dameon Pierce.

NOVEMBER 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to join Chiefs' practice squad Pierce is expected to be signed to the Chiefs' practice squad in the near future, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Pierce was waived by the Texans on Thursday, and he now appears to have found a new home in Kansas City. The running back has turned 10 carries into 26 yards over four games with Houston this year, and he'll look to impress with the Chiefs. The transaction won't become official until Monday, at the earliest.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs can't ignore this gift from the football gods that fell in their lap The Kansas City Chiefs can't ignore the gift from the football gods that fell in their lap, which is former Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce...

NOVEMBER 21 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Why Texans waived Dameon Pierce in surprise cut that completes unexpected fall | Sporting News Pierce once seemed like a future star.

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Time up with Texans Pierce was waived by the Texans on Thursday.

Impact Pierce could garner some interest on waivers considering he has posted some promising performances when given the opportunity. Houston's 2022 fourth-round pick out of Florida rushed for 939 yards as a rookie and capped the 2024 regular season with a 176-yard rushing performance when the Texans were resting starters. Pierce failed to carve out a role in 2025 despite Joe Mixon's (foot/ankle) season-long absence, falling behind rookie Woody Marks, veteran Nick Chubb and even pass-catching specialist Dare Ogunbowale on the running back depth chart prior to being waived.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Week 11 Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Pierce will be a healthy scratch for the second time in three games. His next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Bills, though he's unlikely to be active for that contest unless Woody Marks, Nick Chubb or Dare Ogunbowale were to miss time.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The running back is now a healthy scratch for the fifth time in eight games this season. Nick Chubb and Woody Marks continue to hold down Houston's backfield. Pierce has played on just 23 offensive snaps this year, carrying the ball 10 times for 26 yards and no scores.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Week 8 Pierce returned three kickoffs for 70 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over San Francisco in Week 8.

Impact Even with Joe Mixon (foot, NFI) missing in action, Pierce has been a forgotten piece on offense and a healthy inactive in four of the Texans' first six contests before suiting up Sunday. He has experience as a returner and could carve out a role there going forward, but Pierce's chances are slim at running back, where Nick Chubb and Woody Marks are preferred.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

No go for MNF Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Seahawks.

Impact Pierce will be a healthy scratch for the fourth time this season, taking a seat after having appeared in the team's Week 5 win over the Ravens. Woody Marks and Nick Chubb will handle the backfield touches versus Seattle on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Predicted To Acquire Dameon Pierce Ahead Of Deadline The New England Patriots are predicted to acquire Dameon Pierce from the Houston Texans to add some depth at running back.

OCTOBER 17 • NESN.COM

Gets garbage-time snaps Pierce had seven carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens in Week 5.

Impact Active for the first time since Week 1, Pierce played a season-high 16 snaps and all his carries came in the fourth quarter after Houston built a 41-10 lead. Nick Chubb and Woody Marks are clearly at the top of the depth chart, and it's unclear why head coach DeMeco Ryans would make Pierce active following three consecutive healthy scratches.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Sunday Pierce is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Pierce is back in the Texans' RB mix in Week 5, but with Nick Chubb, Woody Marks, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks also on hand, it remains to be seen what sort of snap share/volume Pierce might see Sunday. In one game thus far, Pierce has logged three carries for five yards.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Pierce is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact With Pierce a healthy scratch once again, Nick Chubb and Woody Marks are poised to lead Houston's Week 4 backfield, with Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks also available to mix in.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Pierce is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact With Pierce and British Brooks healthy scratches Sunday, Dare Ogunbowale and Woody Marks are available to work behind Nick Chubb versus Jacksonville. Pierce is off the fantasy lineup radar until or unless injuries hit Houston's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for MNF Pierce is inactive for Monday night's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact With Pierce a healthy scratch, Dare Ogunbowale, Woody Marks and British Brooks are available to work behind Nick Chubb in the Texans' Week 2 backfield. In Houston's season-opening 14-9 loss to the Rams, Pierce logged just seven snaps on offense en route to carrying three times for five yards and not hauling in his only passing target.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be inactive for MNF Pierce is expected to be a healthy scratch for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Pierce played just 12 percent of offensive snaps Week 1, rushing three times for just five yards while failing to catch his only target, and he's now expected to be held out entirely Week 2. That would pave the way for British Brooks to be active versus Tampa Bay, joining Dare Ogunbowale as a depth backfield option behind Nick Chubb, with Joe Mixon (foot) still on the reserve/non-football injury list. The Texans will make Pierce's status official at least 90 minutes ahead of Monday's 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal run in opener Pierce had three carries for five yards and one target in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams in Week 1.

Impact With Joe Mixon (foot) on the Reserve/Non-Football injury list, there were opportunities for the healthy backs, but Pierce was granted just seven snaps. Nick Chubb (32 snaps) got the bulk of the work, while Dare Ogunbowale (17) operated as the third down back and was on the field in obvious passing situations, particularly late in the game as Houston attempted a comeback. There's not much to read into Sunday's game other than that the Texans' offense under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley was a disappointment.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Stroud's Texans visit Stafford-led Rams to open season in matchup of reigning division champs

The Los Angeles Rams host the Houston Texans in the NFL season opener for both teams on Sunday as they each look to build on winning division titles

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce On The Rise In Fantasy Football After Joe Mixon Injury Update The Houston Texans tweeted out Monday that running back Joe Mixon will be moved from the Active/Non-Football Injury list to the Reserve/Non-...

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

Early work in preseason finale Pierce had seven carries for 17 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.

Impact While Pierce getting work in the final preseason game suggests the veteran is on the wrong side of a roster bubble, it's understandable given the quadriceps injury that impacted his first two weeks of camp. This was his lone preseason appearance, as Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans may have wanted to see him in game action, given the nebulous state of No. 1 back Joe Mixon, who is on the active/non-football injury list with an ankle injury and not a lock to be ready for Week 1. Mixon's health leaves Pierce and Nick Chubb as co-leaders in the backfield. Chubb made one preseason appearance last week against the Panthers, when Pierce was held out as a precaution.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE