# Eagles' Roster Moves for Week 7

> Eagles open two roster spots after trading three running backs for Week 7 game.
- Title: Eagles' Roster Moves for Week 7 · Philadelphia Eagles On SI
- Summary: Eagles open two roster spots after trading three running backs for Week 7 game. Philadelphia Eagles have two open roster spots after releasing three running…
- Keywords: philadelphia eagles, dallas cowboys, week 7, monday night football, roster spots, running backs, carson steele, jaydon blue, ian wheeler, dameon pierce, saquon barkley, eagles
- Source: Philadelphia Eagles On SI — https://si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/what-the-eagles-can-do-with-two-open-roster-spots-after-flurry-of-moves-01m5fexadd06
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:20:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philadelphia eagles, dallas cowboys, week 7, monday night football, roster spots, running backs, carson steele, jaydon blue, ian wheeler, dameon pierce, saquon barkley, eagles
## Eagles open two roster spots
Eagles jettisoned three running backs, Carson Steele, Jaydon Blue, and Ian Wheeler, opening two roster spots for Week 7 game.
## Barkley's return possible
Saquon Barkley missed previous two games with hamstring injury but could return for Week 7 game.
## Steele and Blue released
Steele was waived injured after shoulder injury during Sunday loss to Panthers; Blue was on practice squad.
## Eagles have two running backs
Eagles have two running backs on roster, Barkley and Dameon Pierce, likely to add third for game day.
## Barkley's injury history
Barkley last missed three straight games in 2023 with New York Giants.
## Barkley's performance
When healthy, Barkley shows quickness and explosion but struggles in second half.
## Barkley on 53-man roster
Barkley remains on 53-man roster because never placed on injured reserve.
## Practice window players
Eagles opened 21-day practice window to return four players, Dickerson, Stowers, Bennett, Calcaterra.
## Dickerson's potential return
Landon Dickerson, left guard with knee injury, could return for game day.
## Center Drew Kendall
Drew Kendall, center with knee injury, could return after Eagles traded Cam Jurgens to Ravens.
## Tight end options
Eagles could add tight end Ertz, Stowers, or Calcaterra to roster with possible release of Mundt or Jenksin.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia Eagles have two open roster spots after releasing three running backs for Week 7 Monday Night Football game against Dallas Cowboys.