Overview
- The Eagles placed running back Dameon Pierce on injured reserve on Oct. 28 and promoted Jaydon Blue to the active roster to replace him.
- Saquon Barkley was a non-participant in midweek reports with hamstring and back issues but returned to Friday practice doing light work, leaving his game status unsettled.
- DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks missed portions of practice this week and remain doubtful for Sunday’s game, reducing the offense’s trusted skill-group continuity.
- If Barkley is unavailable, Elijah Mitchell projects to be the lead back with Jaydon Blue the secondary option, though both have limited snaps in the Eagles’ offense this season.
- The injuries have compounded a larger offensive problem for Philadelphia, which has cycled through multiple running backs, ranks near the bottom in scoring and enters Week 8 still seeking its first win in five games; final game-day statuses were to be announced after Friday’s report.