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NFL·PREVIEW·October 31, 2026 04:02 PM ET

Eagles elevate RB Elijah Mitchell, LB Mason Reiger for Sunday

Injuries have sidelined four Philadelphia running backs.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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We have elevated RB Elijah Mitchell and LB Mason Reiger for tomorrow’s game. https://t.co/Jir3Z6X7rH Via @Eagles on X

What happened: Philadelphia promoted running back Elijah Mitchell and rookie linebacker Mason Reiger from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game. The standard elevation allows both players to be active on the game-day roster without occupying a permanent spot on the 53-man roster.

Why it matters: Mitchell provides urgent backfield reinforcement after injuries depleted Philadelphia's depth, with Dameon Pierce heading to injured reserve alongside Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley. Saquon Barkley is also dealing with back and hamstring ailments, positioning Mitchell for immediate offensive snaps. Reiger, a rookie out of Wisconsin, provides support on defense and special teams.

What to watch: Philadelphia will announce its final inactive list 90 minutes before Sunday's kickoff.

Sources

  • @Eagles 

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