Eagles evaluate options at running back after Tank Bigsby injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to adjust their backfield after Tank Bigsby suffered a core muscle injury, expected to require surgery. This comes as the team awaits updates on Saquon Barkley's hamstring injury, which he aggravated early in their loss to the Rams. Currently, Will Shipley is the only active running back on the roster. The Eagles are considering several options, including promoting players from the practice squad like Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, and Jaydon Blue, as well as potential veteran signings such as Jerome Ford and Antonio Gibson.
- •Tank Bigsby expected to undergo surgery and placed on injured reserve.
- •Saquon Barkley left last game with a hamstring injury.
- •Will Shipley is the only active running back currently.
- •Eagles are considering promoting from practice squad and signing veterans.
- •Dameon Pierce is viewed as a logical promotion option.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — 8 running backs the Eagles could add after Tank Bigsby’s injury
"The Eagles have three practice-squad running backs and several veteran options as injuries test their depth behind Will Shipley
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