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Newer update on Jaydon Blue: Carson Steele injury update: Questionable to return vs. Panthers (shoulder)

Jaydon Blue signed to Eagles' active roster ahead of Week 6 vs. Panthers

Philadelphia brings up the running back from the practice squad with Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve.

By Cole Hartwell

The Eagles added running back Jaydon Blue to their active roster off the practice squad. The move comes as quarterback Jalen Hurts was officially placed on injured reserve.

What happened

Blue signed with Philadelphia after Dallas released him when the summer ended. He was a fifth-round choice of the Cowboys in 2025. As a rookie he carried 38 times for 129 yards and one touchdown across five games, according to NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk.

Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, and two other Philadelphia backs are on injured reserve. That leaves Blue with Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as the available running backs for the matchup, per NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk.

The team also elevated linebacker Keyshawn James-Newby and safety Cole Wisniewski from the practice squad for the game.

Context

Hurts has put up 83.0 PPR points over five games this season, with 933 passing yards and eight touchdown throws. He has also run for 107 yards and a score. In Week 5 he produced 13.0 PPR points.

Sleeper lists Hurts as the team’s QB2 and currently tags him as out with a calf injury, though that listing can lag behind the news.

Depth chart

Pierce sits atop the Eagles’ running back depth chart on Sleeper. He has appeared in one game, gaining 14 yards on 11 carries while adding two receptions for minus-2 yards, for 3.2 PPR points. His Week 6 projection is 11.6 PPR points.

Steele is third on the depth chart. He has played once this season and projects to score 2.2 PPR points this week. Barkley is second but is out with a hamstring injury, while Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley are on injured reserve.

What’s next

The Eagles host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 18, in Week 6.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Blue is a deep-league speculative add after being promoted with Barkley out and two other backs on IR. He is unlikely to unseat Pierce, who is projected for 11.6 PPR points and is the top remaining healthy option on the depth chart. Steele projects for just 2.2 points, so Blue could push for change-of-pace work behind Pierce. Philadelphia faces Carolina in Week 6, a matchup that could support a committee backfield. Blue is a stash in deep formats but not a recommended start given his minimal 2025 production and uncertain role.

Quick answers

Will Jaydon Blue play in Week 6?

Blue has been signed to the active roster and is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Panthers, per NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk.

What is Jalen Hurts' injury status?

Hurts was officially placed on injured reserve by the Eagles, according to NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Philadelphia Eagles depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Eagles sign RB Jaydon Blue to active roster with Jalen Hurts officially on IR (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)

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