PHI Dameon Pierce
NFL player. Position: Running Back (RB). Team: Philadelphia Eagles.
Quick Facts
- Position: Running Back
- Team: Philadelphia Eagles
2026 Outlook
Week 5 emergency promotion to active backfield (Oct 10, 2026): Pierce was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster this week due to injuries to both Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and Tank Bigsby (abdomen). Eagles HC Nick Sirianni praised Pierce, saying "He's an NFL starting running back" and expressing excitement for his opportunity. A 2022 4th-rounder who became a journeyman after limited success in Houston and Kansas City, Pierce re-emerges with legitimate opportunity in Philadelphia. Will Shipley should see most backfield work with Barkley out, but Pierce has a clear fantasy floor as the backup RB. RotoBaller ranks him as a deep-league waiver target in deeper formats. (per Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Week 5 (2026) - RotoBaller).
Pre-Week 5 roster status: Pierce offers value primarily as a return specialist, which at least gives him a conversation starter for a roster spot with Philadelphia. However, the Eagles demonstrated last season they were comfortable with a three-back rotation of Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley as their exclusive backfield options on game days. Pierce doesn't crack that tier, and without special-teams production, his path to the Week 1 roster is tenuous. A strong training camp is his only realistic path to forcing a difficult roster decision. (per Eagles' Offensive Newcomers Who Could Be Cut Candidates)
Pierce must prove he can contribute in pass protection, short-yardage work, and special teams to stay on the roster. Philadelphia's backfield is crowded, with Tank Bigsby pushing to be the top complement to Barkley. If Pierce doesn't show that versatility, the Eagles' roster math could quickly tighten. (per 7 Eagles veterans facing increased competition this summer - Eagles Wire)
Role / Depth Chart
- Current role: Return specialist/RB4, roster bubble
- Ahead on depth chart: Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley
- Special teams: Return man; his best chance at roster retention
Recent News
- 2026-10-13 — Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 6: Germie Bernard, Dameon Pierce among top adds (Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 6: Germie Bernard, Dameon Pierce among top adds)
- 2026-05-26 — Looking At The Battle For Eagles RB3: Can Will Shipley Hold Off Dameon Pierce? (Looking At The Battle For Eagles RB3: Can Will Shipley Hold Off Dameon Pierce?)
- 2026-05-30 — NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026] (NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026])
- 2026-05-18 — Roster bubble in Eagles RB rotation (Eagles' Offensive Newcomers Who Could Be Cut Candidates)