Dameon Pierce

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		43	1,684	8	4.0
2025		5	36	0	2.6
2024		11	293	2	7.3
2023		14

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Eagles landed a solid depth piece at a bargain price, making Dameon Pierce's one-year, $1.3M deal a clear steal that earns a C+ CVI. While Pierce profiles as a depth piece rather than a featured back, Philadelphia is paying him like exactly what he is — a rotational player who can contribute without breaking the bank. At 24, Pierce still has enough tread on his tires to provide value as a short-yardage and change-of-pace option, especially coming off his disappointing tenure in Houston where the offensive line and scheme never maximized his physical running style. The minimal guaranteed money ($0.3M) gives the Eagles complete flexibility to move on if Pierce doesn't fit their system, making this a classic low-risk, moderate-reward signing. This move suggests Philadelphia recognizes they need reliable depth behind their primary backs, and Pierce's combination of size and between-the-tackles ability could prove valuable in short-yardage situations where his grinding style translates better than it did as Houston's featured runner.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Dameon's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Dameon Pierce enters his fourth NFL season as a depth-to-starter option in Philadelphia's backfield, carrying a C+ overall grade that reflects his inconsistent body of work. His season trend tells a concerning story — graded D in 2023, modestly improving to a C- in 2024, then sliding back to a D in 2025. For a 26-year-old entering his prime window, the regression is difficult to overlook. The most compelling number in Pierce's profile is his yards-per-carry mark of 7.32, which comfortably clears both the NFL average of 4.11 and the elite threshold of 6.49 — a burst efficiency reminiscent of what Tony Pollard showed in spot duty during his early Dallas years. The problem is opportunity and volume: Pierce averages just 26.6 rushing yards per game, barely above the league average of 22.39, suggesting he simply isn't seeing the field enough to matter. His touchdown rate of 0.18 per game also trails the NFL average of 0.29, raising questions about goal-line trust within Philadelphia's offensive scheme. Pierce profiles as a high-efficiency complementary back who can make something out of limited carries, but until he earns a larger role, his fantasy and real-world value remains capped. If the Eagles commit to feeding him 12-plus carries per game, the per-carry efficiency suggests genuine upside — think Kenneth Gainwell's ceiling or better. Watch his snap share and goal-line usage in training camp; those two indicators will determine whether Pierce finally translates elite contact efficiency into a breakout season.

How Dameon Compares at the Position

Dameon Pierce ranks 61st of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Dameon between Lan Larison (C+) just ahead and Kimani Vidal (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Philadelphia adds a reclamation project hoping Pierce rediscovers early-career form with fresh scenery. Five headlines emphasize consistency and career revival, signaling modest expectations from media observers. Pierce's three-year decline from promising prospect to fringe contributor represents the key concern. Fans debate whether Eagles are gambling on untapped potential or settling for mediocrity. Pierce must prove durability and production or becomes another forgettable depth experiment.