Eagles RB Room Finalized After Sermon Move

Philadelphia will carry four running backs on the roster into the regular season. D'Andre Swift, Rashaad Penny, Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott will make up the running back room for the Eagles this season. 

There was a concerted effort in Philadelphia this offseason to improve the rushing core. During the NFL Draft, the Eagles traded a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Detroit Lions and swapped seventh-round picks to acquire Swift, a native Philadelphian who played high school football at St. Joe's Prep.

They also signed Penny to a one-year contract in March after he had spent the last five seasons playing for the Seattle Seahawks. He was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by Seattle and has shown a dynamic rushing ability when healthy.

Miles Sanders had been the Eagles running back since they drafted him in 2019, but signed with the Carolina Panthers this offseason. Sanders was Philadelphia's top rusher last season, accumulating 1,269 yards on the ground and 11 touchdowns. 

In the preseason, Sermon led the Eagles in rushing over their three games, tallying 105 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries. His time with Philadelphia may not be over, as he still could rejoin the team through the practice squad. 

The Eagles will open their season on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the New England Patriots at 4:25 p.m.