Eagles Bolster Roster Following Barkley Injury Concerns

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Saquon Barkley is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury.

Heavy NFL - Tank Bigsby is guaranteed to miss at least four games due to a core muscle injury that requires surgery.

Draft Sharks - RB Dameon Pierce is a former fourth-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2022.

Draft Sharks - Wide receiver Erik Ezukanma was a fourth-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Head Coach Nick Sirianni praised Dameon Pierce, stating, "He's an NFL starting running back that's on our practice squad."

Heavy NFL - Philadelphia Eagles, RB Dameon Pierce, RB Will Shipley

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Eagles are making a follow-up move to help with game-day depth after injuries to their top two running backs.

Draft Sharks - Dameon Pierce gained 99 yards and a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in his rookie season with the Texans.

Draft Sharks - Erik Ezukanma amassed 264 receiving yards for one touchdown, rushed for 71 yards, and totaled 621 yards on kick returns through 12 games with the D.C. Defenders this year.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles signed RB Dameon Pierce to the active roster to fill the spot left by Tank Bigsby, who was placed on Injured Reserve.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dameon Pierce is set to make his Eagles debut ahead of the international trip to London to play the Jaguars.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles are elevating RB Dameon Pierce to the 53-man roster.

Draft Sharks - Pierce joins Will Shipley as the healthy running backs on the active roster.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Eagles' lack of depth at the running back position is a direct result of injuries to Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby.

Heavy NFL - The move is made due to injuries to the Eagles' top two running backs during Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams.

HOW:

Draft Sharks - Ezukanma posted four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown during the preseason.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles filled Pierce's spot on the practice squad with wide receiver Erik Ezukanma, who had four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown during the preseason.

In the NFL, the Eagles are taking action to bolster their game-day depth following injuries to their top two running backs. Saquon Barkley is now considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, while Tank Bigsby is set to miss at least four games due to a core muscle injury that requires surgery. This situation has left the Eagles facing a significant lack of depth at the running back position.