Eagles release running back Dameon Pierce
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran running back Dameon Pierce on August 30, 2026, as part of roster moves ahead of the 53-player limit deadline. Pierce, who joined the organization in March on a one-year contract, struggled with a hamstring injury during training camp that limited his field time. The team currently holds Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley as the remaining running backs on the roster. While the release removes Pierce from the active squad, Philadelphia officials expressed interest in re-signing him to the practice squad. As a vested veteran, Pierce remains free to pursue opportunities with other teams before making a final decision on his future. This decision follows the team's recent move to release running back Carson Steele.
- •Philadelphia released veteran running back Dameon Pierce on August 30, 2026.
- •A hamstring injury limited Pierce's participation during training camp.
- •The Eagles retain Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley at running back.
- •The team intends to offer Pierce a spot on the practice squad.
- •Pierce is a vested veteran and may explore other contract opportunities.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Could the Eagles Bring Dameon Pierce Back After Releasing the Veteran RB?
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles release RB Dameon Pierce, leave door open for potential return
"Dameon Pierce’s first offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles has ended with a roster cut, however, the Eagles apparently aren’t ready to close the door on the veteran running back. The Eagles moved Pierce to off of the 53-man roster before Sunday’s deadline, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It gets even more intriguing now, because the Eagles […] The post Could the Eagles Bring Dameon Pierce Back After Releasing the Veteran RB? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The Eagles released veteran RB Dameon Pierce but would like to bring him back on the practice squad
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:51 PMCould the Eagles Bring Dameon Pierce Back After Releasing the Veteran RB?
Dameon Pierce’s first offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles has ended with a roster cut, however, the Eagles apparently aren’t ready to close the door on the veteran running back. The Eagles moved Pierce to off of the 53-man roster before Sunday’s deadline, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It gets even more intriguing now, because the Eagles […] The post Could the Eagles Bring Dameon Pierce Back After Releasing the Veteran RB? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:16 PMEagles release RB Dameon Pierce, leave door open for potential return
The Eagles released veteran RB Dameon Pierce but would like to bring him back on the practice squad
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