Eagles Sign Running Back Dameon Pierce

Former Texans and Chiefs RB joins Philadelphia's backfield.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:30pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with running back Dameon Pierce. Pierce was a fourth-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2022 out of the University of Florida and spent the first three and a half seasons of his NFL career with the Texans before finishing the 2025 season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Why it matters

The Eagles are looking to bolster their running game after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of Pierce provides depth and competition in the backfield alongside Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, and Carson Steele.

The details

Pierce, a 5-foot-10, 215-pound back, had his most productive NFL season as a rookie in 2022, rushing for 939 yards and 4 touchdowns while also adding 30 receptions for 165 yards and a score. His production dipped in 2023 and 2024 before he appeared in just 5 games last season, 4 with the Texans and 1 with the Chiefs. In college at Florida, Pierce ran for 1,806 yards and 24 touchdowns over 4 seasons, averaging 5.5 yards per carry.

  • Pierce was drafted by the Texans in the 4th round in 2022.
  • He spent the first 3.5 seasons of his NFL career with the Texans.
  • Pierce finished the 2025 season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • The Eagles have now signed Pierce to a 1-year contract in 2026.

The players

Dameon Pierce

A 5-foot-10, 215-pound running back who was a 4th round pick by the Houston Texans in 2022 out of the University of Florida.

Philadelphia Eagles

An NFL team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that has agreed to sign running back Dameon Pierce to a 1-year contract for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans

The NFL team that drafted Dameon Pierce in the 4th round in 2022 and he spent the first 3.5 seasons of his career with.

Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL team that Dameon Pierce finished the 2025 season with after being with the Texans.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Dameon to our backfield. He's a talented young running back who will provide depth and competition as we look to improve our ground game.”

— Howie Roseman, Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Philadelphia Eagles

What’s next

The Eagles will look to integrate Pierce into their offense during the upcoming offseason program and training camp as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The addition of Dameon Pierce gives the Eagles another versatile option in the backfield as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. His combination of power, speed, and pass-catching ability could make him a valuable contributor in Philadelphia's offense.