BREAKING: Eagles GM Howie Roseman personally called Dameon Pierce as Bigsby was “left behind,” and the Chiefs’ final response left the entire NFL stunned…
When Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman makes a move, the league usually pays attention. He’s built a reputation as one of the most relentless and creative roster architects in football — a GM known for outmaneuvering rivals, stacking talent, and always thinking three steps ahead. But his latest attempt, a personal recruitment push for former Texans running back Dameon Pierce, left Eagles fans confused, analysts scrambling for explanations, and the NFL buzzing with questions about what’s really happening inside Philadelphia’s backfield.
According to insider Aaron Wilson, Roseman not only contacted Houston earlier in the season about trading for Pierce, but followed up with the running back directly once he hit free agency. This wasn’t just due diligence — it was an aggressive pursuit. Yet even with Roseman’s full-court press, Pierce chose the Kansas City Chiefs, a franchise with a knack for elevating overlooked offensive pieces. The Chiefs’ late push, sources say, immediately shifted the market, leaving Philadelphia empty-handed and fans wondering what the attempt meant for their own depth chart.
The timing of the move raised eyebrows, because if there’s one position the Eagles aren’t lacking on paper, it’s running back. Between Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Saquon Barkley, and A.J. Dillon (even if he’s fallen out of favor), the talent is there — young talent, explosive talent. But the usage? That’s another story. Bigsby, in particular, has been one of the biggest mysteries of the season. After ripping off 104 yards against the Giants and averaging an eye-popping 9.1 yards per carry this year, he has essentially vanished from the rotation, logging just one carry last week for eight yards — tied for the longest run of the entire game. For a fanbase desperate for answers, Roseman’s attempted signing of Pierce only deepened the uncertainty. And behind the scenes, one veteran player summed up the situation privately with a sentiment that hit harder than expected: “I’ve seen players get overlooked before, and it never sits right with me. Bigsby earned every chance he gets. No matter what happens, I won’t let hard work go unnoticed. This team deserves honesty, accountability, and every ounce of belief I can give them.”
Those words echoed the growing frustration inside the locker room — not anger, but a sense of confusion that mirrors what fans have been feeling. Why chase an outside running back when Bigsby is producing historic efficiency in limited touches? Why sideline Shipley, a versatile weapon who showed early flashes as a dual-threat option? And why does an offense in desperate need of playmaking continue to shrink its backfield rotation instead of expanding it?
The questions lead to one increasingly unavoidable figure: offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Fair or not, many around the league believe the running back usage is more a schematic issue than a personnel one. Patullo’s conservative, predictable approach — already under scrutiny for its impact on the passing game — appears to be spilling into the run game as well. Despite multiple players proving they can generate chunk plays, the Eagles have defaulted to narrow, risk-averse scripts that limit opportunities and leave dynamic athletes waiting on the sideline.
And that’s where Roseman’s attempted Pierce signing becomes even more interesting. Was it a vote of no confidence in Bigsby or Shipley? Or was it simply Roseman doing what he always does — protecting against injury and adding depth wherever possible? Those inside the organization insist it was the latter, but the timing, combined with the recent usage patterns, has opened the door for speculation. After all, you don’t personally call a free agent unless you see real need.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs wasted no time making their pitch, convinced they could unlock Pierce’s downhill physicality in their rotating backfield. Their confidence — and the fact that he chose Kansas City over a crowded Philadelphia room — sent a message about how the league views opportunity, scheme fit, and upward mobility for running backs. Roseman swung hard, but in the end, the Chiefs closed the deal, leaving Philadelphia to reassess what their move says about internal priorities.
The Eagles now face a pivotal stretch where identity will matter just as much as talent. Is Bigsby a growing piece of the future, or a forgotten spark? Can Shipley become the versatile option many expected? Will Patullo adjust the offense or double down on what hasn’t worked? And most importantly — what message does Roseman’s pursuit of Pierce send to the locker room about trust and evaluation?
Philadelphia has the tools. They have depth. They have potential waiting to be unleashed. But until the front office, coaching staff, and personnel align on how to utilize those weapons, the Eagles may continue leaving yards — and wins — on the table.
