PHI Carson Steele
NFL player. Position: Running Back (RB). Team: Philadelphia Eagles.
Quick Facts
- Position: Running Back
- Team: Philadelphia Eagles
2026 Outlook
Oct 9 — Signed to active roster amid RB injuries: Carson Steele was signed to the Eagles' active roster on Oct 9 ahead of Week 5 against Jacksonville as the team deals with backfield injuries (Saquon Barkley out with hamstring, Tank Bigsby on IR with core muscle injury requiring surgery). Steele becomes the RB3 behind Will Shipley. The preseason standout—who caught 14 passes for 136 yards and 2 TDs with "highlight-worthy hurdles"—now has an unexpected path to playing time. The Eagles view him as valuable in passing situations and short-yardage work due to his receiving skills and power-back frame (6'0", 228 lbs). His rapid-deployment suggests the Eagles' backfield depth is depleted enough to bet on his preseason performance translating to regular-season production. (per Eagles sign former Chiefs RB, preseason fan favorite, to NFL roster before Week 5)
Training camp preview (July 7): Steele's profile is different from other Eagles backs—listed at 6'0" and 228 lbs, he brings a power-back frame suited for short-yardage and four-minute offense situations. His rugged, developmental profile (Ball State → UCLA transfer) positions him as a potential fullback-package specialist. His college running style emphasizes absorbing contact and finishing through defenders. In a crowded backfield (Barkley, Bigsby, Shipley, Pierce, Mitchell), Steele's most realistic path was the practice squad, but his preseason success (14 catches, 136 yards, 2 TDs) eventually forced a roster decision. The Eagles discovered they need him to provide receiving-back value and power-running upside at the bottom of the depth chart. (per Philadelphia Eagles 2026 training camp preview: Running Back)
Role / Depth Chart
- Current role: RB4/roster bubble
- Ahead on depth chart: Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley
- Special teams: No established return role
Recent News
- 2026-05-18 — Long roster odds in crowded Eagles RB room (Eagles' Offensive Newcomers Who Could Be Cut Candidates)