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The Eagles are elevating RB Dameon Pierce to the 53-man roster, per source.

RB help needed due to injuries to Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby.

Related Players: Will Shipley, Jaydon Blue, Carson Steele

Shipley remains the preferred Week 5 option, but Pierce could take enough early-down and short-yardage work to limit Shipley’s ceiling. Pierce is only a deep-league stash for now. His promotion also pushes Blue and Steele further from immediate fantasy relevance.

The Vikings signed WR Odell Beckham Jr. and WR Jeshaun Jones to their practice squad Wednesday.

Related Players: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, T.J. Hockenson

Beckham does not carry immediate fantasy value as a practice-squad addition after failing to record a catch with New York. He could be elevated if Jefferson misses another game, but Addison, Hockenson, and Jennings would remain the safer bets for targets.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels practiced last week and if he has a good week he'll be on track to play in Week 5.

Related players: Marcus Mariota, Athan Kaliakmanis

Mariota is going to miss time with the MCL sprain, Garafolo said, which looks like it will clear the way for Daniels to start in Week 5. The Commanders get the Giants this week but things are certainly pointing the direction that he's going to get the start, which is a pretty quick recovery time given the injury. Keep an eye on his practice week ahead.