Eagles promote Elijah Mitchell, waive Jaydon Blue and Carson Steele
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Eagles have signed running back Elijah Mitchell to their active roster as of October 20, 2026. Mitchell returns to the active lineup after spending time on the practice squad. The team waived Jaydon Blue and Carson Steele, with Steele let go due to a shoulder injury sustained in Week 6. Blue was recently added to the roster but did not participate in the previous game against the Panthers. Saquon Barkley and Dameon Pierce remain on the roster, although Barkley has been sidelined by a hamstring injury.
- •Eagles signed RB Elijah Mitchell from practice squad to active roster.
- •Jaydon Blue and Carson Steele were waived, with Steele injured.
- •Barkley and Pierce are the other running backs on the roster.
- •Mitchell previously played for the Chiefs and 49ers.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign RB Elijah Mitchell to active roster, waive Jaydon Blue and Carson Steele
"The Eagles made changes to the running back room on their 53-man roster on Tuesday.
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