Report: Eagles claim Sermon off waivers

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed former San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon off waivers Thursday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Sermon was released by the 49ers on Wednesday after just one season.

The Eagles and 49ers discussed a trade for the running back last week prior to his release, Schefter adds.

Sermon appeared in nine games as a rookie and started two of them. The 23-year-old rushed for 167 yards, with 89 yards coming in a Week 4 start against the Seattle Seahawks. His role decreased down the stretch as Elijah Mitchell and Jeff Wilson took more prominent roles.

The Eagles backfield was without Miles Sanders for most of training camp due to a hamstring injury. Sanders returned to practice Thursday.

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