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It may have been the hardest position to crack the 53-man roster going into training camp. The running back room already had three locks, and nobody was going to change the Eagles’ minds.

Philadelphia Eagles News / TWSN / August 29

Philadelphia Eagles Make Shocking Roster Decision With Preseason Star

Despite having a standout preseason performance, the Philadelphia Eagles made the decision to move on from running back Carson Steele. Steele had just had a strong Week 3 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals as he caught eight passes for 52 yards and a touchdown while also rushing eight times for 24 yards.

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A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Eagles Cut WR Samori Toure, RB Carson Steele

The Eagles appear to be starting slow and steady as they prepare to pare their roster down from 90 players to 53. To kick things off, Philadelphia has reportedly released wide receiver Samori Toure (per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport) and waived running back Carson Steele (per NFL insider Jordan Schultz).

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Eagles Releasing RB Carson Steele

Per Jordan Schultz, the Eagles are releasing RB Carson Steele as they trim down their roster prior to the Sunday deadline. Steele, 23, was a two-year starter at Ball State from 2021 to 2022 before transferring to UCLA in 2023.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 29

10 Winners, 10 Losers From Eagles Preseason: Carson Steele Makes 53-Man Roster Case

The Philadelphia Eagles -- thankfully -- had their preseason come to a close. The Eagles went 0-3 in their three preseaosn games, and really didn't look impressive in the majority of them.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28

Eagles player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale

Heading into the final week of preseason action, NFL teams like the Philadelphia Eagles have one final chance to see which players are worthy of a spot on the 53-man roster, the practice squad, or a firm handshake on their way out the door.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Makai Lemon and Carson Steele Show Off Sean Mannion's New Eagles Offense

This season, Sean Mannion takes over as the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator. Though it is still early in the process and the team is only scratching the surface, the offense already looks like it could be special.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Unexpected offensive piece makes strong case for Eagles’ 53-man roster after eye-opening preseason performance

Running back Carson Steele is fighting for a roster spot in Philly after two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. Carson Steele came out of nowhere and delivered what might be the best game of his life.

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NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / August 24

The Eagles Player Worth Watching Closest in the Final Preseason Game

Despite the Philadelphia Eagles‘ loss to the New England Patriots, fullback Carson Steele emerged as one of the key bright spots. He finished the game as the game’s leading receiver with 84 receiving yards on six catches and a touchdown.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 24

Eagles 53-Man Roster Projection 4.0: Are Carson Steele, Joshua Weru Locks?

A lot can change in a week, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles and roster construction. Joint practices and a week of preseason football will accomplish that, as the Eagles had plenty of winners and losers throughout their week in Foxborough.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 23

Path To Eagles Roster: Why Carson Steele And Willie Lampkin Both Should Make The 53

Here’s one thing each to remember about Carson Steele and Willie Lampkin: -- Steele didn’t just appear out of thin air. He played in 17 games with the Chiefs and made three starts.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 23

Eagles Stock Market Following Preseason Game 2: Start Buying On Carson Steele

It was a lot better than the preseason showing in Baltimore a week ago but the same result for the Eagles when New England quarterback Behren Morton found undrafted rookie receiver Nick Gennaro for a 37-yard touchdown pass with 57 seconds remaining.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Why preseason star still faces uphill battle to make 53-man Eagles roster

The Philadelphia Eagles have a talented young running back, in Carson Steele. Steele has showed off his talent at training camp and in preseason games, but still has a battle ahead.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Carson Steele becomes Eagles preseason legend with multiple Saquon Barkley-style hurdles

Heading into the Philadelphia Eagles preseason clash against the New England Patriots, few evaluators had Carson Steele’s name at the top of their watch lists.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

Philadelphia Eagles Sign Ex-Kansas City Chiefs Running Back In Surprise Move Just One Day After Elimination

The Philadelphia Eagles have wasted no time making additions to their squad following their playoff exit. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Fan-Favorite Leaving Chiefs for Philly

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs committed to Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith in 2025. Carson Steele was an odd man out. Now, he’s out of Kansas City.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13

Eagles Signing RB Carson Steele To Futures Contract

According to Tom Pelissero, the Eagles are signing RB Carson Steele to a futures contract. That brings the total of Eagles players inked to futures contracts

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28, 2025

Chiefs’ most surprising 53-man roster cut before 2025 NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs cut ties with several notable players at the 2025 roster deadline. Arguably none were more surprising than the team’s release of running back Carson Steele.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 1, 2025

Chiefs' Carson Steele Reflects on Making 53-Man Roster Last Season

The journey to the National Football League, or any major professional sport in the world, is a dream curated in the mind of millions of children worldwide.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / June 29, 2025

The Many Ways The Chiefs Could Use Carson Steele

The Kansas City Chiefs' roster near the end of the 2024 campaign was interesting. A ton of players were down with injuries, which gave younger players the opportunity to step up and make an impact with the franchise.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / May 30, 2025

Chiefs' backfield changes leave Carson Steele fighting for his football life

Carson Steele was the feel-good story of the 2024 Chiefs' preseason. This year, he's the forgotten one. Last year at this time, Steele was busy making

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 9, 2024

Carson Steele continues to earn trust of Chiefs coaches despite competition

It was an impressive ascent to start Carson Steele's career. To go from a transfer big back who profiled as an undrafted fullback hoping to make the leap to professional football, it was a very inspiring story to see Steele earn the majority of carries for a defending Super Bowl champ just a couple of games into his career.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 1, 2024

Analyst Praises Carson Steele but Has Interesting Take About Chiefs Role

There are several nice stories on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster, and the current rookie class is no different. From first-round picks to undrafted free agents, almost every pickup has at least one noteworthy thing to monitor throughout this season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 17, 2024

Welcome to the Roster, Carson Steele: Surprise Chiefs UDFA RB Keeps Passing His Tests

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele didn't make major highlights in the Chiefs' second preseason game ahead of the 2024 NFL season. He ended the game with three carries for eight yards and two receptions, but the box score was the only unimpressive part of Steele's day.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 16, 2024

Is Carson Steele the real deal or another overhyped Chiefs camp sensation?

If you follow the daily reports from Kansas City Chiefs training camp, you've been aware of Carson Steele for several weeks now, but his performance in K.C.'s first preseason game has turned him into one of the most talked about players on the team this past week.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2024

Chiefs rookie RB Carson Steele owns unusual pet

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / May 1, 2024

Why the Chiefs need to keep Patrick Mahomes away from UDFA RB Carson Steele's house

Kansas City Chiefs undrafted free agent RB Carson Steele finished his college career with 648 carries for 3,294 yards and 26 touchdowns, but the most interesting

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2023

UCLA gets huge transfer portal signing

Carson Steele, one of the most accomplished running backs in the transfer portal, announced his decision Wednesday to transfer to UCLA. Steele played the past two seasons in the Mid-American Conference at Ball State.

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