Eagles elevate RB Dameon Pierce to 53-man roster
Philadelphia adds the veteran running back for help with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby both dealing with injuries
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The Philadelphia Eagles are elevating running back Dameon Pierce to the 53-man roster, per Jeremy Fowler, adding backfield help with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby both banged up.
Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN): The Eagles are elevating RB Dameon Pierce to the 53-man roster, per source. RB help needed due to injuries to Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby.
Pierce gives the Eagles a proven ball-carrier to lean on behind their banged-up backfield. Barkley has been managing a hamstring issue that has him week to week, while Bigsby is also dealing with an injury, leaving Philadelphia thin at the position.
The veteran back, who spent his first seasons with Houston, provides experienced depth and a physical option as the Eagles look to keep their ground game rolling through the injuries.