Seven Teams Contact Dameon Pierce Before Trade Deadline
Miami, Jacksonville, Carolina, Baltimore, Arizona, Tennessee and San Francisco have reached out to the former Chiefs running back after Philadelphia's release.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Seven NFL teams have contacted running back Dameon Pierce ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, according to insider Aaron Wilson. The Philadelphia Eagles released Pierce with an injury settlement on November 6, 2026.
Why it matters
Interest from multiple teams suggests Pierce remains a sought-after depth option despite his release, which could affect where he lands before the deadline. The reported hamstring issue is described as relatively minor.
Pierce was a fourth-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2022 and spent about four seasons there before joining the Chiefs in 2025. Whether any of the seven interested teams will move forward has not been reported.
The players
Dameon Pierce
Dameon Pierce is a running back who was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2022 and has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
Aaron Wilson
Aaron Wilson is an NFL insider who reported the teams' interest in Pierce on Twitter.
The details
Insider Aaron Wilson reported that the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers have contacted Pierce. Pierce signed with Philadelphia in free agency in 2026 before being released with an injury settlement.
Timeline
2022: Houston Texans select Pierce in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
2025: Pierce joins the Kansas City Chiefs.
2026: Pierce signs with the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency.
November 6, 2026: Philadelphia releases Pierce with an injury settlement.
November 2026: Seven teams reportedly contact Pierce ahead of the trade deadline.
Season Trajectory
Interest from seven teams in a released running back reflects how depth at the position often becomes a midseason priority for contenders. Pierce's market will show whether teams with injury-driven needs are willing to take on a player coming off an injury settlement.
Pierce's landing spot would shift the depth chart for whichever team signs him, which matters for fantasy managers tracking backup running back workload. The reported hamstring issue is described as minor, so his availability is not expected to be a major obstacle.
The takeaway
Released veteran players can attract quick interest when teams need depth before the deadline, so monitoring insider reports is useful for tracking where they land. Pierce's destination will become clearer once any formal agreement is announced.
Further reading
For more on the league's season moves, see the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chiefs Wire.
