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Eagles host familiar running back on free agent visit

The Philadelphia Eagles hosted running back Ja’Quinden Jackson on a free agent visit at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, according to today’s official NFL personnel notice. The Eagles signed Jackson to their 90-man roster on August 10 when the team…

By Brandon Lee Gowton · Bleeding Green Nation

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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The Philadelphia Eagles hosted free agent running back Ja'Quinden Jackson and are expected to sign him to the practice squad.
Jackson was previously with the Eagles in training camp before being waived with an injury designation in August.
Philadelphia's backfield is dealing with injuries to Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley.

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The Philadelphia Eagles hosted running back Ja'Quinden Jackson on a free agent visit on October 13, 2026, and are expected to sign him to their practice squad. Jackson previously joined the team in August but was waived with an injury designation following a preseason game injury against the New England Patriots.

The roster move comes as Philadelphia manages severe injuries across its backfield. Saquon Barkley missed Week 5 with a hamstring injury, Tank Bigsby was placed on injured reserve, and Will Shipley is expected to miss multiple games with a foot injury, leaving Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as the only healthy roster options.

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