Eagles feature Tank Bigsby as No. 24 most important player for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Tank Bigsby ranks No. 24 on the Philadelphia Eagles' list of 30 most important players for the 2026 season as the team seeks enhanced balance in the backfield alongside Saquon Barkley. Bigsby, entering his fourth season, is expected to play a crucial role in managing Barkley's workload. The Eagles traded for Bigsby from Jacksonville in September 2025, highlighting his value as a complementary running back. In 2025, he recorded 356 rushing yards and two touchdowns, showing potential to increase his involvement in the upcoming season under coach Sean Mannion. The Eagles will aim to leverage Bigsby to maintain offensive effectiveness throughout the season.
- •Bigsby enters the 2026 season as a key complementary player.
- •He averaged 5.7 yards per carry in 2025 across 63 attempts.
- •The Eagles traded for him in September 2025 for draft picks.
- •His performance is vital for Barkley's workload management.
- •Philadelphia seeks to enhance their rushing attack dynamic.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — 30 Most Important Eagles of 2026: No. 24 Tank Bigsby
"Tank Bigsby lands at No. 24 on the Eagles’ 30 most important players list as Philadelphia looks for more backfield balance behind Saquon Barkley
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