Overview
- The Eagles signed former 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell to the practice squad on Tuesday while waiving Jaydon Blue and designating Carson Steele as waived/injured.
- Mitchell brings NFL experience and a career total of roughly 1,523 rushing yards and nine touchdowns but must be elevated or signed to the 53-man roster to play.
- Saquon Barkley has missed consecutive games with a hamstring injury and the Eagles have managed just 57 rushing yards across two contests in his absence.
- Jaydon Blue’s release follows limited playing time and prior criticism of his maturity after being cut by Dallas earlier this season.
- The practice-squad signing provides short-term depth but the team may need additional roster moves or elevations depending on Barkley’s imaging and Steele’s injury results.