The Philadelphia Eagles are calling up practice squad running back Dameon Pierce to their active roster, a move that screams desperation in their backfield. This isn’t just a routine roster shuffle, folks, this is a full-blown emergency.
The Injury Bug Went Nuclear On Philly’s Running Backs
Seriously, what is even happening in Philly? Their running back room is absolutely wrecked. Saquon Barkley, their big free agent splash, is sidelined and expected to miss at least one game, maybe more, with a hamstring injury. And if that wasn’t enough, Tank Bigsby just got placed on injured reserve. Poof, gone. That leaves Will Shipley as the *only* healthy running back left on the roster, and even *he’s* been missing practice time recently because of a foot injury. You can’t make this stuff up. It’s a MASH unit over there!
Why Pierce Is The Guy To Step Up
So, with their backs against the wall, the Eagles reached into their practice squad. Pierce was one of three running backs stashed away, alongside preseason standout Carson Steele and former Cowboys draft pick Jaydon Blue. Why Pierce over the others? It’s simple, really. Pierce has a proven track record of regular season production, which immediately gives him an edge. Plus, he showed out early in training camp before he got banged up, and then he flashed again once he was healthy enough to return. And hey, as a sweet bonus, the dude’s got experience returning kickoffs with a strong 32.8 career average. That’s a versatile piece to have when you’re scrapping for bodies.
For Week 5, it looks like Shipley is still penciled in to start at running back, with Pierce coming in to rotate. We’re talking about a team probably rolling with just two backs, which is wild. You gotta wonder if they’ll add another body to the game-day roster before kickoff. The Eagles are expected to drop more official roster moves in the next few days, so keep an eye out. This Week 5 matchup is gonna be a real test of their depth, or lack thereof.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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