Eagles acquire RB Tank Bigsby from Jaguars for 2026 late-round picks
Philadelphia trades two future draft selections for 23-year-old running back after Jacksonville limited his role
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired running back Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, sending the Jaguars a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick, the teams confirmed Tuesday.
The move adds a young back to the Super Bowl champions' roster as extra reinforcement behind the Eagles' existing running-back group. Bigsby, 23, had limited usage in Jacksonville's most recent game, receiving five carries in the Jaguars' win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
In that game, Jaguars starter Travis Etienne Jr. carried a heavier load and rushed for 143 yards, a performance that, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, helped make the deal "palpable" for Jacksonville as negotiations concluded Monday night. The trade was first reported by multiple outlets and confirmed by team sources.
Bigsby was drafted by Jacksonville and had been part of the team's backfield rotation. The transaction sends future draft capital to the Jaguars in exchange for immediate depth for a Philadelphia team coming off a championship season.
The Eagles did not immediately release comments on how they planned to deploy Bigsby, and the Jaguars did not provide further comment beyond confirming the receipt of the two 2026 draft selections. Rapoport's reporting indicated that Bigsby's snap count and the distribution of carries in Jacksonville's latest game factored into the Jaguars' willingness to move the running back.
The trade is notable for its timing one day after the Jaguars' win over the Panthers and ahead of the NFL regular season's early weeks, when teams often adjust depth charts and roster composition. The exchange of future mid-to-late-round picks for a 23-year-old player reflects Philadelphia's interest in bolstering its backfield options with youth and immediate availability.
Neither team announced any additional roster moves tied to the trade. Further roster adjustments and how head coaches choose to use Bigsby will become clearer as the regular season progresses and teams finalise weekly game plans.
The Eagles' acquisition of Bigsby marks the latest in a series of in-season moves by playoff and championship teams to manage workloads, cover injuries and add depth. The Jaguars, by obtaining two future picks, gain draft flexibility as they continue to build around their core players.
More details may follow as both clubs issue formal statements and as Bigsby reports to Philadelphia for medical evaluation and integration with the Eagles' offense.