Carson Steele is making one thing clear as he settles in with the Eagles: he is willing to help wherever the coaching staff needs him. That could mean special teams, fullback or running back, depending on how Philadelphia wants to use him.
“Usually here they have the fullback stay in the running back room, but honestly wherever they need is where I’m gonna be,” Steele said.
For the Eagles, that kind of flexibility matters. The offense is built around flexible personnel groupings, and a player who can move between roles gives the team more options without changing its physical identity. Steele’s willingness to do that makes him a practical roster piece as the team sorts through its competition and role definitions.
Why Steele’s versatility fits Philadelphia
Steele described his approach with a simple comparison. “I always tell myself it’s kind of like being a Swiss Army Knife, just doing anything, special teams, fullback, running back, wherever they need me,” he said. That mindset lines up well with an Eagles roster that can benefit from players who are comfortable filling multiple jobs.
His background also helps explain why this role makes sense. Steele previously spent time with the Chiefs before signing with the Eagles, and he said that experience helped him improve in pass protection. “Early in my career, that was a thing I sort of struggled with, but learned from guys, from the Chiefs, now to the Eagles, and kind of watching reps over and over and over has really helped me focus on not overjumping when they’re making moves, knocking hands down, stuff like that, so I feel that’s really helped me excel in that,” he said.
That kind of improvement is important for any back trying to stick on an NFL roster, especially one asked to move between the running back room, fullback duties and special teams work. Steele’s comments suggest he understands that the path to a role in Philadelphia may come from doing several things well rather than trying to fit into one narrow lane.
For now, the big takeaway is simple: Carson Steele is open to whatever role the Eagles have available. In an offense that values flexibility, that willingness could help him carve out a place as the team continues to evaluate its options.
