The Philadelphia Eagles are absolutely reeling with injuries, especially in the backfield, but they pulled a move Friday that’s got everyone talking: signing preseason fan-favorite Carson Steele to the active roster. Amid a laundry list of problems for the team heading into Week 5, this signing of the former Chiefs RB is definitely the most fun.
Eagles RB Room Is Officially A Hospital Ward
This Eagles team is facing a serious injury crisis, and nowhere is it worse than at running back. Star rusher Saquon Barkley is out for Week 5 and might even miss next week, which is brutal. Then you’ve got Tank Bigsby on injured reserve too. Before Friday’s roster shuffles, Philly was down to just Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce as their only healthy running backs. That’s a dire situation, no doubt about it. The team is trying to find its footing, and with a lineup like that, it’s a tough road ahead.
Carson Steele’s Preseason Magic Is What Philly’s Betting On
This is where Carson Steele comes in, right? The 23-year-old running back wasn’t just another camp body; he was a preseason star and became a total fan favorite in the process. His rushing numbers weren’t exactly lighting up the scoreboard: 21 carries for 59 yards, with a long run of only nine yards. Not overly impressive, we get it. But man, did he flash in the receiving game! Steele snagged 14 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns, making big plays left and right, including some highlight-worthy hurdles that had everyone buzzing. He got cut when they trimmed the roster to 53, but the Eagles were smart enough to keep him on the practice squad. Now, with all these injuries and roster reshuffling, he’s back on the 53-man squad, and it feels like the team desperately needs that spark.
This Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars is going to be a real test. The Jags have a super tough defense, especially against the run, so Steele, Shipley, and Pierce are going to have their hands full. Nobody expected this running back room to look like this at this point in the season, but you know what? This new group, with Steele bringing that preseason energy, is a fun one. They don’t really have anything to lose out there. So, get ready to see if Steele can translate that preseason magic into real regular-season production against one of the league’s toughest fronts.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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