Dameon Pierce placed on injured reserve by Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed running back Dameon Pierce on injured reserve, the team announced as part of a set of roster moves on Wednesday, according to NFL Trade Rumors. Pierce, who is 26, is among the trending names in the NFL this week after the move was reported by NBC Sports and other outlets.

Roster moves and Pierce's season

Alongside Pierce's placement, the Eagles signed running back Jaydon Blue to their active roster. They also added guard Evan Beerntsen, wide receiver Quentin Skinner and defensive back Shaun Wade to their practice squad.

In 2026, Pierce has appeared in three games for Philadelphia. He has rushed for 96 yards on 37 carries, an average of 2.6 yards per carry, and caught seven passes for 14 yards. He has also scored two touchdowns.

Pierce's path to Philadelphia

Pierce was a fourth-round pick by the Houston Texans out of Florida in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was in the final year of a rookie contract worth $4,475,432, with an average annual value of $1,118,858, when Houston waived him, according to NFL Trade Rumors.

He then joined the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad to finish the season before signing with the Eagles in the offseason. Philadelphia re-signed him to its practice squad after the preseason, and he was later elevated to the active roster for the 2026 season.

Recent game highlights

Team highlight footage shows Pierce scoring a 5-yard rushing touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys, and a play in which he survived significant contact to reach the end zone for Philadelphia's first score of a game against the Carolina Panthers. The clips were posted by the Eagles and do not indicate the nature of his injury.

What we know so far

The Eagles have not publicly detailed the injury that led to Pierce's placement on injured reserve, and the reports reviewed do not describe its severity or expected timeline. Placement on injured reserve generally means a player is out for a minimum period, but the team's plans for his return have not been announced. Further updates from the Eagles are expected as the roster changes take effect.