The Eagles kept three running backs on the 53-man roster — Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley —, and also brought back Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele on the practice squad. Five RBs just isn’t enough, apparently, because the team is reportedly signing former Cowboys rusher Jaydon Blue, according to Adam Schefter.
Blue was a fifth-round draft pick for Dallas in 2025, and he finished his rookie season with 38 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown. Drafted out of Texas, the RB also had one catch last year for five yards, and did get some snaps on special teams, returning three kicks for 72 yards.
Overall, he seems like a young, versatile player, who the Eagles see enough potential in to bring him to Philadelphia. It seems surprising that the team would carry six running backs, but if Sean Mannion’s offense leans more on the run game, it’s always good to have depth.
