Dameon Pierce

The Chiefs have signed running back Dameon Pierce to their practice squad, the team announced Monday.

The Chiefs have signed running back Dameon Pierce to their practice squad, the team announced Monday.

Pierce will start out on the Chiefs' practice squad, but the fourth-year back could eventually work his way to the 53-man roster given the current state of the team's backfield. Kareem Hunt currently leads the Chiefs' backfield this season with 116-457-7, while Isiah Pacheco is second on that list with an underwhelming 78-329-1 in eight games. Pierce hasn't come close to replicating the 939 yards he ran for as a rookie in 2022 and has handled only 50 carries since 2024. It's highly unlikely he steps into a role that proves meaningful for fantasy with just five weeks left in the fantasy regular season/playoffs. However, those in deeper leagues in need of a backfield boost could consider stashing Pierce to see how things develop over the next few weeks.

It was expected that running back Dameon Pierce would have plenty of suitors following his release from the Texans. According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, it’s the Chiefs who have landed Pierce’s signature. The 25-year-old heads to Kansas City on a practice squad deal.   Breaking news, refresh for updated information…

The Texans waived fourth-year running back Dameon Pierce on Thursday, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. To fill his spot on the active roster, cornerback Ajani Carter was signed from the practice squad. Pierce, 25, once seemed like he could be the future of the Texans’ backfield before injuries derailed his time in Houston. The former Florida […]