Philadelphia Eagles running back Carson Steele is questionable to return to Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers after suffering a shoulder injury.
His latest injury has created another challenge for the Eagles as they face Carolina in Week 6. The Eagles confirmed on their official X account that Steele was questionable to return with a shoulder injury. The team has not confirmed a more specific diagnosis or provided a timeline for his recovery.
Steele’s injury adds to Philadelphia’s problems at running back. The Eagles entered the game without Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby, leaving the team short on depth at the position. Barkley is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Shipley and Bigsby are on injured reserve. Pierce could see an increase in playing time if Steele remains out. The running back was expected to work behind the team’s other options, but the latest injury could put more responsibility on him against Carolina. Blue is another option for Philadelphia as the coaching staff looks to manage its limited backfield depth. Both players could be called upon to share the workload for the rest of the game. The Eagles will need to adjust their plans depending on Steele’s recovery and whether he can return to the field. His absence would leave the team with fewer choices for both rushing plays and passing situations.
With Steele’s status uncertain, Dameon Pierce and Jaydon Blue are the only available running backs left for Philadelphia, according to Eagles Wire.
Steele was promoted from Philadelphia’s practice squad to the active roster earlier in October as injuries affected the running back group.
