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Eagles release RB Dameon Pierce with injury settlement before Week 9

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Eagles release RB Dameon Pierce with injury settlement before Week 9

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles released running back Dameon Pierce on November 6, 2026, with an injury settlement. Pierce's time with the Eagles ended after being placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury sustained in a Week 7 loss. He had appeared in three games for Philadelphia, rushing for 96 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles will face the New York Giants on November 8 and are managing a depleted backfield with key players nursing injuries.

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Status Watch

•Dameon Pierce was released with an injury settlement.
•He recorded 96 rushing yards and two touchdowns in three games.
•Pierce was placed on injured reserve after a Week 7 injury.
•Eagles face the New York Giants on November 8.
•Saquon Barkley is still managing injuries ahead of the game.

Latest Updates

1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles release RB Dameon Pierce with injury settlement
1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles release ex-Chiefs RB in Week 9 before 2026 NFL trade deadline

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The Eagles have released running back Dameon Pierce with an injury settlement, ending his stint in Philadelphia after he was placed on injured reserve
— Yahoo Sports