Eagles place playmaker on injured reserve

PHILADELPHIA —The Eagles have placed backup running back Dameon Pierce on injured reserve.Pierce rushed 14 times for 47 yards and a touchdown in the team’s Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday. He left the game during the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury.The Eagles signed practice-squad running back Jaydon Blue to their 53-man roster to help replace Pierce.Blue joins Elijah Mitchell in the backfield rotation behind Saquon Barkley. Barkley suffered a back injury against the Cowboys and was nagged by a hamstring injury. He could struggle to be effective against the Washington Commanders on Sunday if he plays.Eagles moneyline is set at +233 on Novig for Sunday’s meeting with the Commanders. Also, make sure to view our helpful guide to the best sportsbook promos to shop for competitive odds.MORE BY CAYDEN STEELEEagles star’s ‘mindset’ holding him back after ‘trash’ start: ‘Ya’ll ask me this every year’Oct. 29, 2026, 8:06 a.m.New Eagles starter responds to trade rumors, wanting out of Philly: ‘That’s not the way I roll’ Oct. 29, 2026, 10:43 a.m.To help manage Barkley’s workload, the Eagles could give Mitchell a large workload and Blue could get a few carries against the Commanders.The Eagles signed offensive guard Evan Beerntsen wide receiver Quentin Skinner and cornerback Shaun Wade to their practice squad.Beerntsen was drafted by the Ravens in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was waived after training camp. He’s joining the Eagles after spending five weeks on the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad. Read the original article on NJ.com. Add NJ.com as a Preferred Source by clicking here.