Overview
- CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz said Oct. 13 that the Eagles are expected to sign running back Ja’Quinden Jackson to the practice squad, with team confirmation and transaction paperwork still pending.
- The roster push responds to multiple backfield injuries including Saquon Barkley’s hamstring problem, Tank Bigsby on injured reserve, and Will Shipley’s foot issue that could sideline him for weeks.
- Jackson was a high-output college back at Arkansas in 2024 (790 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 10 games) and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2025 before spending time on Jacksonville’s practice squad and rejoining Philadelphia in the preseason.
- Jackson suffered a concussion-causing collision in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium in August but has since returned to team activities, and a practice-squad spot would allow the Eagles to elevate him quickly to the active roster if needed.
- If signed, Jackson would provide emergency depth behind Carson Steele and Dameon Pierce, potentially reduce short-term wear on the remaining healthy backs, and create the chance he could see his first regular-season snaps as soon as the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers.