The Philadelphia Eagles are taking a chance on a talented running back who could end up being a key piece of their offense in 2026 â and a player who could serve as a valuable backup to 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley.
“Eagles agreed to terms on a one-year deal with RB Dameon Pierce,” The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane wrote on his official X account on Thursday. “Pierce saw his playing time and production decrease rapidly following a rookie season with the Texans in which he rushed for 939 yards. He lost his starting spot in his second season and fell down the depth chart and eventually out of Houston last season. He was last on the Chiefs practice squad. Pierce is only 25, though, and still seemingly has enough tread on the tires for the Eagles kick.”
Pierce was a 4th round pick out of Florida in the 2022 NFL draft by the Houston Texans and had over 1,100 all-purpose yards as a rookie â including 939 rushing yards â but saw his numbers decrease each year since then.
The Texans ultimately parted ways with Pierce late in the 2025 season, and he finished the year with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The real impact for Pierce might not just be backing up Barkley.
“Should have also mentioned Pierceâs kick returning, which could be what the Eagles envision him doing the most,” Mclane wrote. “He doesnât have a lot of returns in the NFL, but when he did, he had some long runs, including a 98-yard TD in 2023. Kickoffs have changed, but Pierce could be an option next season.”Â
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