The Eagles just made a big move to shore up their running back room, and honestly, they had to. They are pulling Dameon Pierce off the practice squad and onto the active roster, which tells you everything you need to know about how badly they got hit with injuries this past Sunday.
Barkley and Bigsby’s Brutal Hit
This isn’t just some random roster shuffle, folks, it is a full-blown emergency. In last Sunday’s game against the Rams, both Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby went down hard. Barkley is now questionable for the near future after hurting his hamstring, which is a massive blow. Even worse, Bigsby suffered a core muscle injury that needs surgery, taking him out for an extended period. When two of your main guys get decimated in one game, you gotta act fast, and the Eagles definitely did.
Dameon Pierce’s Journey Back to the 53
So who is Dameon Pierce, and why is he getting the call? He actually signed with the Eagles back in March, but then he got released at the end of the summer and landed on their practice squad. Last year, he played one game for the Chiefs, picking up 10 yards on four carries. Before that, he spent four games with the Texans, grabbing 26 yards on 10 carries. But it is his full body of work with the Texans over three seasons that shows what he can do: a solid 415 carries for 1,674 yards and eight touchdowns. That is some real production. Now, he is getting a chance to show what he can do on the 53-man roster, because the Eagles literally have no other option.
With Barkley questionable and Bigsby out for surgery, Pierce is about to get a real shot. Eagles fans will be watching how he steps into this critical role after their running back room got absolutely decimated.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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