The backfield is also dealing with injuries and roster moves. Saquon Barkley has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, and Tank Bigsby remains on injured reserve after being sidelined last week. Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele have joined the roster to help fill the gap, and the team recently added Jaydon Blue, a former Cowboys running back who spent time on the practice squad before being signed to the active roster.
In addition to these changes, the Eagles elevated Keyshawn James-Newby and Cole Wisniewski to the active roster for game day. Blue, who spent time with the team earlier in the season, has been with the organization since September. He was not on the final roster after the preseason but was kept on the practice squad for five weeks before the current addition to the active roster. The plan for Blue is to contribute in a limited role as the quarterback situation and backfield depth are sorted out.
Other roster moves included the addition of quarterback Joe Milton to the squad. Milton had been with the Cowboys’ practice squad after the 2026 preseason, and his involvement on Sunday is expected to be minimal, with Tanner McKee starting at quarterback and Cole Payton still in the mix. The backfield could still see Blue carry a few attempts as the team navigates a week without Hurts.
Overall, the Eagles are adapting to a depleted quarterback and running back corps as they prepare for a matchup with the Panthers. The focus remains on maximizing production from the remaining healthy weapons while integrating the newly added backs into the game plan.
