Eagles add three players, place Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles signed David Blay, Ja’Quinden Jackson, and Tarron Jackson on August 10, 2026. The team placed Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve after he left practice early. Mitchell's move opens up opportunities for other running backs, while Jackson aims to prove himself after recent stints with other teams. The Eagles waived guard Jaeden Roberts and tight end Dae’Quan Wright to create roster space.
- •Eagles signed defensive tackle David Blay, running back Ja’Quinden Jackson, linebacker Tarron Jackson.
- •Elijah Mitchell is placed on injured reserve due to an injury.
- •Mitchell joined Philadelphia after playing for San Francisco, Kansas City, and New England.
- •Ja’Quinden Jackson aims to fill the void left by Mitchell's injury.
- •Eagles waived guard Jaeden Roberts and tight end Dae’Quan Wright.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles Release RB Elijah Mitchell With Injury Settlement
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles place veteran running back, roster hopeful on IR
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign 3 players, including their former draft pick
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles put RB Elijah Mitchell on IR, sign three players
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign three players, place Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve
"The Eagles have placed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve and signed Ja'Quinden Jackson to replace him.
"The Eagles released veteran running back Elijah Mitchell with an injury settlement after placing him on injured reserve
"The Eagles signed David Blay, Ja’Quinden Jackson and Tarron Jackson while placing Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:39 PMEagles Release RB Elijah Mitchell With Injury Settlement
The Eagles released veteran running back Elijah Mitchell with an injury settlement after placing him on injured reserve
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:43 PMEagles place veteran running back, roster hopeful on IR
The Eagles have placed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve and signed Ja'Quinden Jackson to replace him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 5:44 PMEagles sign 3 players, including their former draft pick
The team made several roster moves, including placing RB Elijah Mitchell on IR.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:19 PMEagles put RB Elijah Mitchell on IR, sign three players
Running back Elijah Mitchell won't be making the cut for the Eagles at the end of the month.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:05 PMEagles sign three players, place Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve
The Eagles signed David Blay, Ja’Quinden Jackson and Tarron Jackson while placing Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve
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