Dameon Pierce - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut by Philadelphia The Eagles released Pierce (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Friday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Pierce had been placed on injured reserve Oct. 28 due to an undisclosed issue. That was going to require him to miss at least four contests, but with the injury settlement, the veteran running back is now a free agent and is eligible to suit up as soon as he finds work with another club. Pierce appeared in three games with Philadelphia before being let go, rushing 37 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns while adding seven catches for 14 yards on 11 targets. He also took some turns as a kick returner, which could help him in his quest to latch on with another organization.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve The Eagles placed Pierce (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday

Impact Pierce thus is joining fellow RBs Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) on IR, leaving Saquon Barkley and Jaydon Blue as the only players at the position on the Eagles' active roster. Pierce made a late exit from Monday's loss to the Cowboys, which followed Barkley's own earlier departure due to a back issue. Pierce's health concern is enough for him to miss at least four contests, meaning his next chance for game action is Sunday, Dec. 6, in Arizona.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

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Makes late exit in Week 7 Pierce didn't take the field for either of the Eagles' final two possessions of Monday's 38-21 loss to the Cowboys after sustaining an undisclosed injury with 8:38 remaining in the...

Impact Pierce was the second Eagles running back to make an early exit from Monday's contest, as starter Saquon Barkley was held out for the entire fourth quarter while nursing hamstring and back injuries. Before leaving the contest, Pierce carried 14 times for 47 yards and a touchdown while adding a one-yard reception on his lone target. Ahead of their Week 8 matchup with the Commanders, the Eagles will issue their next injury report Wednesday, when the nature of Pierce's health concern as well as the extent of his practice activity will be revealed.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Solid volume as Barkley exits early Pierce rushed 14 times for 47 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for one yard in the Eagles' 38-21 loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. He also returned two kicko...

Impact Pierce opened the night in a clear No. 2 role behind the returning Saquon Barkley, but the latter's eventual exit in the fourth quarter due to a back injury helped Pierce double up his teammate in carries. Pierce finished with season highs in rush attempts and rushing yards, and he scored his second touchdown of the campaign on a five-yard early in the second quarter. With Barkley now navigating multiple injuries, there's a possibility Pierce is back in the top role for a Week 8 road matchup against the Commanders on Sunday night.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to reserve role Pierce is welcoming back Barkley (hamstring) to the Eagles backfield in Week 7 due to the latter being active Monday versus the Cowboys.

Impact With Barkley out of the lineup the last two games, Pierce accounted for 27 touches for 62 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD. In Barkley's two healthy outings this season, he averaged 16.0 touches per game, and if he takes on such a role Monday, Pierce will have to fight for scraps in the Eagles offense. Elijah Mitchell also is on hand for RB reps.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Logs 16 touches in lead role Pierce rushed 12 times for 35 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 15 yards in the Eagles' 25-14 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Pierce handled all the running back carries for the Eagles with all of Saquon Barkley (hamstring), Tank Bigsby (IR, abdomen) and Will Shipley (IR, foot) unavailable. As his rushing line suggests, Pierce found running room mostly at a premium, but he managed his first touchdown on the ground since the 2024 season on a two-yard run late in the first half. Pierce also was surprisingly involved as a receiver with Tanner McKee quarterbacking the offense, and the veteran back will remain in a similar role in a Week 7 home matchup against the Cowboys next Monday night if Barkley remains out.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Will be starting RB against Carolina Pierce will be the Eagles' starting running back against the Panthers on Sunday due to the absences of both Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and Will Shipley (foot, IR).

Impact Shipley was placed on injured reserve Friday, and Barkley will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury that he sustained against the Rams in Week 4. As such, Pierce will be the lead back for Sunday's contest while Carson Steele operates as the backup. Pierce turned 11 carries into 14 yards and added two catches (on five targets) for minus-two yards in a Week 5 loss to the Jaguars. That game in London was the fifth-year pro's debut with the Eagles this season, and with another week of practice under his belt, Pierce will have the chance to produce against a Panthers defense that allows 156.5 rushing yards per game, which is second-most in the NFL only behind the Cowboys (168.4).

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Last back standing in Week 5 loss Pierce carried the ball 11 times for 14 yards and caught two of five targets for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact With Saquon Barkley (hamstring) inactive and Tank Bigsby (abdomen) on IR, Pierce began the game as the No. 2 running back for the Eagles behind Will Shipley, and he moved into the top spot after Shipley exited the game just before halftime with a foot injury. The result was Pierce's highest touch volume since Week 18 of the 2024 season with the Texans, although his longest gain went for just six yards. The Eagles' offense is struggling overall behind a patchwork offensive line, but if Pierce finds himself as the top healthy RB option in Week 6 against the Panthers, he'll still have some deep-league fantasy appeal.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Signed off practice squad The Eagles signed Pierce off their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Philadelphia placed Tank Bigsby (core) on injured reserve Tuesday and appears likely to be without top back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, so Pierce will be moved up from the practice squad to replenish the team's depth in the backfield. Assuming Barkley sits, Pierce will be primarily competing for reps with Will Shipley, who has been on the roster all season as the No. 3 back behind Barkley and Bigsby. Philadelphia could also look to elevate one of Jaydon Blue or Carson Steele from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to 53-man roster The Eagles elevated Pierce from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With the Eagles' practice week kicking off Wednesday, Pierce is getting the nod over Jaydon Blue, as Saquon Barkley deals with a hamstring injury that he suffered in last Sunday's loss to the Rams. Tank Bigsby (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, so there's a real chance Philly's backfield consists of Will Shipley and Pierce against the Jaguars in London on Sunday. Shipley is the hot addition off the waiver wire in fantasy this week, but it's no guarantee that he handles the majority of the rushing work ahead of Pierce, who is a prototypical early-down rusher. Shipley has been the team's preferred passing-down back this season. Pierce is certainly worth a speculative add in most fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joins up with Philly's practice squad The Eagles signed Pierce to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Eagles released Pierce during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back was immediately welcomed onto the team's practice squad. Pierce spent four years with the Texans before shifting to the Chiefs for the 2025 season. The 26-year-old played one game during the 2025 regular season, rushing four times for 10 yards.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Philly, likely bound for PS Pierce was released by the Eagles on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Pierce failed to make Philadelphia's 53-man roster, but the Eagles would like to add him to their practice squad if he doesn't get a chance on a roster elsewhere. The 2022 fourth-round pick of the Texans has been unable to recapture the magic of his rookie campaign, when Pierce rushed for 939 yards in the regular season. He has only 745 regular-season rushing yards across three subsequent campaigns.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday Pierce (hamstring) participated in Thursday's training camp practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierce has been held out of practice the last two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to on-field work, putting him on track to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bengals. Pierce, Will Shipley and Carson Steele are battling for a depth spot in the Eagles' backfield, with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby currently listed as the top running backs on the depth chart.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent with hamstring issue Pierce (hamstring) did not participate in Monday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierce exited Saturday's practice with a hamstring injury, and it is unclear how long the running back will be absent due to the issue. With Elijah Mitchell (undisclosed) being sent to injured reserve, the team signed Ja'Quinden Jackson to further cement the running back room throughout the preseason. Currently, the No. 2 role behind Saquon Barkley is up for grabs, with Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley and Pierce fighting for snaps. If Pierce misses more time, there is a good chance he will be all but out for the opportunity to start the season as the No. 2 back.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dameon Pierce is focused on consistency with the Eagles Pierce ran for more than 900 yards as a rookie and brings four years of NFL experience to Philadelphia.

MARCH 19 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Dameon Pierce Press Conference: March 19, 2026 RB Dameon Pierce speaks with the media after signing with the Eagles.

MARCH 19 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Joining Eagles' backfield The Eagles have signed Pierce to a one-year deal.

Impact Pierce, who logged a combined 14 carries for 36 yards in five regular-season contests (four with the Texans and one with the Chiefs) in 2025, has seen his workload decrease in each of his last three seasons following his rookie campaign with Houston in 2022, during which recorded 220 carries in 13 games. With the Eagles, he'll compete with Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley for complementary backfield touches behind top back Saquon Barkley.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles agree to terms with Dameon Pierce Pierce was a fourth-round pick by the Texans in 2022 out of Florida.

MARCH 19 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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