The Eagles have released running back Dameon Pierce, according to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson. Philadelphia plans to re-sign Pierce to the practice squad.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was stretchered into an ambulance on the field after the opening kickoff of Saturday night’s preseason game against the New England Patriots.

The Eagles released veteran RB Dameon Pierce but would like to bring him back on the practice squad

Steele was a preseason star for Philadelphia. He caught 8 passes for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles 30-13 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night at Lincoln Financial Field. Last week, Steele caught 6 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown in the team’s preseason loss to the New England Patriots.

On the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots, the Philadelphia Eagles lost one of their running backs on the roster.

Dameon Pierce’s first offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles has ended with a roster cut, however, the Eagles apparently aren’t ready to close the door on the veteran running back. The Eagles moved Pierce to off of the 53-man roster before Sunday’s deadline,

Will Shipley did damage on the ground with 56 yards and a touchdown, while Carson Steele has big catches as a receiver. The quarterback battle between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee remains unsettled.

The Philadelphia Eagles have released former Houston Texans 1,100-yard running back and Pro Bowl alternate Dameon Pierce.

It's going to be tough for the Eagles to justify keeping four running backs, but Carson Steele's performance against the Patriots at least has to make them think.