Eagles Turn To Dameon Pierce As Barkley And Bigsby Out

The Philadelphia Eagles are relying on veteran Dameon Pierce as their primary running back option while Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby remain sidelined. Both primary backs were injured during the team's Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, with Barkley listed week-to-week due to a hamstring injury and Bigsby placed on injured reserve following core muscle surgery.

Pierce emerges as the most experienced active running back available for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. A fourth-round draft pick in 2022 who previously played for Houston, Pierce has accumulated significant experience with over 939 rushing yards and four touchdowns during his rookie season before struggling slightly in his second year.

With Barkley contributing 64 carries through four games compared to Will Shipley's single-digit totals since the draft, Pierce offers a potential solution at the position. The Eagles have three practice squad running backs on hand who could potentially join the game day roster for their Week 5 match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The injury situation has compounded other roster challenges as the team faces multiple players inactive due to various ailments including concussions and knee issues.