Carson Steele is flipping the script in a way few saw coming - trading red and gold for midnight green.
Less than a year after suiting up for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the 23-year-old running back is now officially an Eagle himself. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Philadelphia signed Steele to a reserve/futures contract earlier this week, giving him a shot to compete for a roster spot this offseason.
Steele confirmed the move with a post on social media Thursday, writing: “On to the next chapter.. 💚🙏🏽 @Eagles,” signaling a fresh start in a city he once lined up against under the brightest lights.
At 6 feet and 228 pounds, Steele brings a bruising, downhill style that first turned heads at Ball State and later at UCLA. Though he went undrafted in 2024, Kansas City saw enough in him to bring him into camp - and Steele made the most of the opportunity. His physicality and work ethic earned him a spot on the active roster, and he appeared in all 17 regular-season games as a rookie, logging 56 carries for 183 yards.
While those numbers won’t jump off the stat sheet, they don’t tell the full story. Steele carved out a role as a dependable option in short-yardage situations and showed flashes of the power and balance that made him a fan favorite during the preseason. He also contributed on special teams, including 11 snaps in the Super Bowl - a game that now serves as a full-circle moment in his young career.
But 2025 was a different story. Steele spent the entire season on the Chiefs’ practice squad and didn’t see the field. With a crowded running back room in Kansas City and limited opportunities to break through, the writing was on the wall.
Now, he heads to Philadelphia - the very team that dashed his Super Bowl hopes - looking for a new opportunity. It's a bold move, but one that makes sense for a player trying to reignite his NFL journey.
The Eagles have shown a willingness to take chances on physical, hungry backs who can contribute in multiple phases of the game. Steele fits that mold.
What happens next will depend on how he performs in offseason workouts and training camp, but one thing’s clear: Steele’s not done writing his story. And if his past is any indication, he’s not afraid to take the long road to prove he belongs.