Report: Eagles targeting Hyde to bolster backfield

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the market to add a proven veteran to their backfield behind sophomore Miles Sanders and are interested in signing Carlos Hyde, Sirius XM's Adam Caplan reports.

"(The Eagles) want to sign a veteran running back," Caplan said on the "Inside the Birds" podcast, according to Philly Voice's Matt Mullin. "I'm told Hyde is a guy they're targeting."

After spending the 2018 campaign with the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, Hyde signed with the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason and was traded to the Houston Texans prior to Week 1.

The 29-year-old operated as Houston's lead back for the majority of 2019. He rushed for a career-high 1,070 rushing yards and added six touchdowns on the ground, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.

Meanwhile, Sanders enjoyed a strong rookie campaign rotating with Jordan Howard and is expected to take over as Philadelphia's starting running back in 2020.

Boston Scott, Corey Clement, and Elijah Holyfield currently sit behind Sanders on the Eagles' depth chart.

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