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Dameon Pierce injury update: placed on IR, out at least 4 games
The Eagles put the running back on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games.
The Philadelphia Eagles placed running back Dameon Pierce on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least four games, according to Underdog NFL.
What happened
Underdog NFL reported that Pierce was placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games. No injury detail or timeline beyond the four-game minimum was reported.
Context
Pierce has played three games for the Eagles this season, totaling 96 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 37 carries, with 11 targets, seven receptions and 14 receiving yards. That production is worth 30.0 PPR points, a rate of 10.0 per game. In Week 7, he ran for 47 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, adding one catch for one yard. Sleeper currently tags him as questionable with an undisclosed issue, though that listing can lag behind the news.
Depth chart
Pierce was the Eagles’ RB2 behind Saquon Barkley. Barkley has 244 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on 43 carries across five games, with 38.1 PPR points. Elijah Mitchell is the next running back on the depth chart after Pierce; Mitchell has appeared in one game, generating 6.4 PPR points on three carries for 11 rushing yards and three receptions for 23 receiving yards.
What’s next
The Eagles play the Washington Commanders on the road Sunday in Week 8.
Dameon Pierce placed on IR; will miss at least 4 games.
🏈 Fantasy impact
With Pierce on injured reserve, Barkley is the clear lead back entering Week 8. He was already trending toward playing against Washington, and Pierce’s absence removes the backfield competition. Barkley is a must-start in all formats if he suits up. Mitchell becomes the direct handcuff and a speculative add in deeper leagues, though his one-game sample (6.4 PPR points) is thin. Tank Bigsby (RB4) and Will Shipley (RB5) are on injured reserve, leaving Mitchell as the top available backup on the depth chart. Add Mitchell where bench space allows, start Barkley against the Commanders.
Quick answers
Is Dameon Pierce out for Week 8?
Yes. Pierce was placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games, so he will not play in Week 8.
How long will Dameon Pierce be out?
Pierce will miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve.