Pro Football Rumors
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.
Once viewed as a potential franchise back following a rookie campaign in which he rushed for an impressive 939 yards on 220 carries, Pierce’s production in Houston declined significantly in each successive season. He served as a featured back as a rookie, with his 220 carries eclipsing those of Dare Ogunbowale (42), Royce Freeman (41), Rex Burkhead (26), and Eno Benjamin (3).
By Year 2, Pierce’s rushing yard total was more than halved as the team brought in veteran Devin Singletary, who averaged three carries for every two for Pierce. Last year, the Texans once again went to the free agent market, going for an even bigger name in Joe Mixon. As a result, Pierce saw himself relegated to the role of the other backs from his rookie season. Pierce’s 40 carries last year tied with Cam Akers‘, who only played in five games, and paled in comparison to Mixon’s 245 carries.
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