The Philadelphia Eagles lost running back Will Shipley to a rib injury in Week 1. They quickly moved to replace him on the trade market.
The Eagles acquired veteran running back Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to multiple reports. Philadelphia will send multiple late-round picks to complete the trade.
Bigsby, 24, was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He recorded career-high marks in carries (168), rushing yards (766) and rushing touchdowns (7) during the 2024 season and was expected to battle Travis Etienne Jr. for Jacksonville’s starting job in 2025.
However, Bigsby was clearly behind Etienne in the Jaguars’ pecking order to open the 2025 season. He handled just five carries and totaled 12 yards while splitting the backup role with rookies Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen.
That gave the Eagles an opportunity to swoop in and add depth behind Saquon Barkley.
Tank Bigsby trade details
Eagles get:
RB Tank Bigsby
Jaguars get:
2026 fifth-round pick
2026 sixth-round pick
Eagles RB depth chart
The addition of Bigsby makes Philadelphia’s running back room four-deep. Below is a look at the projected pecking order within the group:
Saquon Barkley
Will Shipley
Tank Bigsby
A.J. Dillon
Shipley’s injury could allow Bigsby a chance to quickly earn the No. 2 role behind Barkley on Philadelphia’s depth chart. The third-year veteran’s physicality – he averaged 2.8 yards per carry after contact last season, tied with Derrick Henry for the most in the NFL – should make him a strong partner for Barkley.
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)
