Philadelphia Eagles RB Dameon Pierce carried 12 times for 35 yards and a touchdown in a Week 6 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He also caught four of his five targets for 15 yards.
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Why It Matters: The Eagles running back room has been decimated by injuries, so Pierce has gotten his chance the last two weeks. He had 11 carries for 14 yards last week against Jacksonville, so it would not be a stretch to say he didn't take advantage. That said, the offensive line is missing some key pieces and Jalen Hurts was put on IR over the weekend. Pierce should only be considered an emergency fantasy start until Saquon Barkley returns, which could be as soon as Week 7.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dameon Pierce churns out 50 total yards and a score in Week 6

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Week 6 wasn't a week of huge unknown shifts, but of incremental gains on the field. Thus, we don't have a lot of clear steps forward, but players who could get there in the near future. We also have a lot of mess for Stock Down. We'll fetch Marie Kondo.
We don't know when Saquon Barkley will return from his hamstring injury. It could very well be Week 7 with an extra recovery day. But what we do know is that Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby are on injured reserve, and Pierce just played a game in which he took 61-of-64 offensive snaps. Even if Barkley comes back at full strength, there's room for Pierce to be on fantasy rosters as the stash bench back.
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But I don't know that I'd believe Barkley is especially close to returning after not practicing at all last week, and even if he plays in Week 7, I bet they'll take it at least a little easy on him. Pierce's role could vary wildly depending on how Barkley's week of practice goes. But no matter how it ends up, he probably deserves to be rostered in most leagues at this point. Yes, even with the Eagles offense being run by Tanner McKee.
Leading the Jets with 103 yards and a touchdown in his first game off injured reserve, Cooper is now definitely something. He's probably at the very least deserving of a 12-team roster spot. But beyond that, I'm not entirely sure what to expect from him. Adonai Mitchell could come back at any moment, and Mitchell looked good early in the season before his finger injury sidelined him.

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The Philadelphia Eagles finalized their initial 53-man roster by making more than 30 transactions, then used the practice squad to retain several developmental prospects and experienced reserves.
Philadelphia placed cornerback Jakorian Bennett and tight end Grant Calcaterra on injured reserve with designations to return Aug. 30. Both players had to make the initial roster before being moved to preserve their eligibility to return during the regular season.
The Eagles released 10 vested veterans who were not required to pass through waivers: linebacker Chance Campbell, wide receivers Britain Covey, Danny Gray and Quez Watkins, outside linebacker Tarron Jackson, guard Michael Jordan, running back Dameon Pierce, tight end Stone Smartt and cornerbacks Ambry Thomas and Shaun Wade.
Philadelphia waived the following 26 players:
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The Philadelphia Eagles retained several familiar players Monday while announcing the first 13 members of their 2026 practice squad.
Here are the biggest takeaways from the initial group.
Covey did not make a crowded wide receiver room, but his return gives Philadelphia an experienced option who understands the offense and can handle punt-return duties. He could be elevated if injuries affect either unit.
Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele give Philadelphia two call-up candidates behind Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley. Pierce supplies NFL experience and a physical running style, while Steele strengthened his case during the preseason.
Eight of the 13 additions play defense. Uar Bernard and Gabe Hall provide interior depth, while Chance Campbell joins four outside linebackers: Keyshawn James-Newby, Mason Reiger and Joshua Weru. Maximus Pulley and Cole Wisniewski give the secondary two developmental safeties.

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The PhiladelphiaEagles are still over two months away from cutting their roster to 53 players, but training camp will also determine the makeup of another important group: the practice squad. Philadelphia's final roster will receive most of the attention, but the practice squad often becomes a major part of the team-building process once injuries hit, weekly matchups change, and developmental players need time to grow within the system. The Eagles have used the practice squad to stash offensive linemen, specialists, young defenders, veteran skill players, and emergency depth at premium positions, and this summer should be no different.
Dameon Pierce is one of the more notable names to monitor. The former Texans running back has real NFL production and a physical running style, but Philadelphia's backfield numbers could make it difficult for him to crack the initial 53-man roster. If Pierce does not win a spot outright, he could be the kind of experienced runner the Eagles would want nearby as insurance behind Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and the rest of the running back room.
Carson Steele also fits the profile of a practice squad candidate because of his physicality and potential value in short-yardage or special teams situations. Steele's path to the roster will depend on how many running backs the Eagles keep and whether he can separate himself as a core special-teams player. If not, he could remain a useful developmental option.
The wide receiver group will be another difficult numbers game. Danny Gray and Quez Watkinsboth bring speed, and Watkins already has experience in Philadelphia, but the Eagles' reshaped receiver room could leave limited spots available. Gray's vertical ability makes him worth keeping in the building if he does not make the 53, while Watkins' familiarity with the organization could help him remain an emergency option if injuries hit. E.J. Jenkins is another offensive player to watch because of his size and versatility. He has flashed as a pass-catching tight end and big target, but roster numbers at tight end and wide receiver could push him toward the practice squad.
Cameron Latucould also land in that versatile veteran tight end mix. The Eagles have veterans and young players competing for roles behind Dallas Goedert, and Latu's case may depend on whether he can show enough as a blocker, receiver, and special teams option to force his way onto the active roster. If he falls short, the practice squad would allow Philadelphia to continue evaluating him without using a 53-man roster spot.