Elijah Mitchell Steps Into Lead Role Amid Backfield Injury Crisis

Elijah Mitchell emerged as the Philadelphia Eagles' last healthy running back during Monday night's 38-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys after injuries struck Saquon Barkley and Dameon Pierce. With Tank Bigsby ineligible to return until Week 9 and Will Shipley sidelined until Week 11, Mitchell enters the waiver-wire spotlight and takes over primary backfield duties as the 2-5 Eagles navigate an extensive injury crisis and a short week before facing the Washington Commanders.