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The Eagles announced Wednesday that RB Dameon Pierce has landed on IR, but they still have yet to disclose the injury that knocked him out of Monday night's loss to Dallas late. The team also announced that it has elevated RB Jaydon Blue from the practice squad to the active roster.

If you watched Monday night's Eagles-Cowboys game, then you probably saw a wincing Saquon Barkley more than once. Philly's starting RB played just 10 snaps, logging 7 carries and 2 catches on 2 targets while working through his hamstring issue as well as a new back injury. Barkley said after the game, though, that neither injury should be a big deal. He said the "hamstring came out great," according to ESPN's Tim McManus, and that he doesn't expect the back problem to cost him further time.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley came into Monday night's game vs. the Cowboys questionable with a hamstring injury. He was noticeably hobbled from his very first touch of the game. Barkley played limited snaps but touched the ball most times he was on the field. He totaled 71 yards and a score. But his last touch came late in the third quarter, when Barkley was deemed questionable to return with a back injury. So that's two ailments he's dealing with ahead of a short week. Consider Barkley iffy at best for Sunday's game vs. the Commanders. We'll keep you updated on his status. Philadelphia also lost RB Dameon Pierce to an undisclosed injury in the fourth quarter of tonight's game, leaving Elijah Mitchell as the team's last healthy RB. RB Tank Bigsby isn't eligible to return until Week 9, while RB Will Shipley is out until Week 11.

The Eagles have deemed RB Saquon Barkley questionable for Monday night's game against the Cowboys with his hamstring injury. Barkley finished the week with a full Saturday practice, so we're projecting him to play. But the official designation says it's not a guarantee. We'll watch for further word on his outlook ahead of Sunday's early games, but make sure you plan accordingly. Dameon Pierce would start if Barkley sits.

Eagles RB Will Shipley could miss "multiple weeks" after suffering a partial tear of his plantar fascia during Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Philadelphia is now dealing with injuries to its top 3 RBs. Saquon Barkley is working back from a hamstring injury and is uncertain for Week 6. Tank Bigsby is out at least 3 more games with his core injury. Shipley's absence left Dameon Pierce in an every-down role against Jacksonville. Carson Steele was active but didn't play a single offensive snap. Jaydon Blue remains on the Eagles' practice squad. We'll see if Barkley can make it back for Sunday's game vs. the Panthers, but we could be looking at a heavy workload for Pierce.

Eagles RB Will Shipley is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars due to a foot injury. He carried 5 times for 6 yards and a TD before exiting, adding 7 more yards on his lone reception. Shipley's absence leaves Philadelphia down to RBs Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.

Update: Shipley has been ruled out.

The Eagles are elevating RB Dameon Pierce from the practice squad, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports. Pierce joins Will Shipley as the healthy RBs on the active roster. RB Tank Bigsby is on IR, and RB Saquon Barkley is likely to miss at least Week 5.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is considered "week to week" with the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "It’s not considered to be a long-term injury," Rapoport adds. Barkley is a near lock to miss this weekend's game vs. the Jaguars and should be considered iffy for Week 6. With RB Tank Bigsby (core) heading to IR, Will Shipley is the last RB standing on Philadelphia's 53-man roster. RBs Dameon Pierce and Jaydon Blue are on the practice squad. We'll see what moves the Eagles make this week, but Shipley is a good bet to lead the backfield against Jacksonville, making him at least a RB3 or flex option. We'll have more on Shipley in Tuesday's waiver targets article.

Texans GM Nick Caserio wouldn't say Wednesday whether RB Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) will play at all this year. "We'll see, we'll take it one day at a time," Caserio said. Mixon will miss at least the first four games of the season on the reserve/non-football injury list. "Once we get through four weeks, we'll evaluate it at that time," Caserio added.

The Houston Texans have placed RB Joe Mixon (ankle) on the reserve/non-football injury list, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He’ll miss at least the first four games.

Texans RB Joe Mixon hasn't been on the field in a while, and we've seen alternating reports of ankle injury and foot injury. So which is it? Seems like some sort of combo.

Texans RB Nick Chubb missed practice on Wednesday. Chubb "took a hard shot to the head" on Tuesday and was checked for a concussion, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. In his place, Dameon Pierce – who recently missed time with a quad injury – saw first-team reps. We'll see when Chubb returns to the field. Currently, the former Brown cracks the top-50 of our updated RB rankings.

Texans RB Joe Mixon is expected to miss "an extended period of time with a frustrating foot injury," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mixon has been dealing with an injury for much of the offseason, but it was previously reported as a right ankle. It's unclear if this is a separate injury, or if the initial reporting was bad. Regardless, it sounds like Mixon will miss all of training camp, and "there's a chance" he won't available for Week 1, per Rapoport. Mixon "will be re-evaluated closer to the season to determine his availability," Rapoport adds.

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Divisional Round game vs. the Chiefs. After being added to the injury report and limited on Wednesday, Mixon did not practice on Thursday. He seems legitimately iffy for this one. Mixon's absence would leave Dameon Pierce as Houston's lead back and deal a big blow to the Texans' chances of pulling the upset in Kansas City. We'll keep you updated on Mixon's status and get Houston's inactives around 3 pm ET on Saturday.

Texans RB Joe Mixon was added to Wednesday's injury report and limited in practice with an ankle. We don't have any other details on his status right now. We'll see if Mixon practices on Thursday and then how he's listed on the final injury report for Saturday's Divisional Round game vs. the Chiefs. Mixon's absence would leave Dameon Pierce as Houston's lead back -- and likely mean a pass-heavier game plan.

Texans RB Joe Mixon is still "week to week" with his ankle injury, according to insider Aaron Wilson. It doesn't sound like Mixon is likely to play vs. the Jaguars on Sunday. Houston is expected to get RB Dameon Pierce back from his hamstring injury for that one, per Wilson.

Texans RBs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. Mixon's injury reportedly isn't serious, but he shouldn't be considered a lock to play vs. the Vikings this weekend. "We’ll take it day-by-day with Joe and his injury and see where he ends up at the week," HC Demeco Ryan said. "Still holding out hope that he can make it.” If Mixon and Pierce both miss Sunday's game, RB Cam Akers would slide in as Houston's early-down back, with RB Dare Ogunbowale playing some passing downs.

Texans insider Aaron Wilson reports that RB Joe Mixon's ankle injury is "not considered long term or serious." Mixon briefly returned to Sunday night's game vs. the Bears after spraining the ankle but eventually gave way again to RB Cam Akers. It sounds like Mixon won't miss a ton of time, but his status for Week 3's meeting with the Vikings is uncertain. Wilson also reports that RB Dameon Pierce is "making fast progress" from his hamstring injury. If neither guy is available this weekend, Akers would be in for a significant workload. Houston also has RB Dare Ogunbowale on the active roster, but he's a passing-down specialist.

Texans RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) is listed as questionable for this Sunday night’s game vs. the Bears. He was added to the injury report on Thursday and then did not practice on Friday, so he’s seemingly on the wrong side of questionable. Pierce’s absence would give Cam Akers a crack at No. 2 RB duties. He’s obviously not a fantasy option behind a healthy Joe Mixon. But we’ll see if Akers can do enough on Sunday night to potentially move past Pierce on the depth chart.