Jaguars Trade RB Tank Bigsby to Eagles for 2026 Draft Picks

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round draft picks. This move comes as the Eagles continue to build their roster, led by general manager Howie Roseman, who has made several trades in the last month. Bigsby, who was the Jaguars' leading rusher last year, will now join a backfield led by Saquon Barkley, who had a strong showing in the Eagles' season-opening win against the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles hope that Bigsby will provide fresh legs to spell Barkley and aid in the kick return game.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jaguars traded Tank Bigsby to the Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round draft picks.
  • Bigsby was the Jaguars' leading rusher last year, but became the odd man out in the Duval backfield with the emergence of Travis Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten.
  • Bigsby is expected to provide fresh legs to spell Saquon Barkley and aid in the kick return game for the Eagles.
  • The Eagles have made several trades in the last month, building their roster under general manager Howie Roseman.
  • Bigsby had a strong 2024 season with the Jaguars, setting career bests of 766 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games.

Statistics:

  • 2026: The year in which the Eagles acquired the fifth- and sixth-round draft picks from the Jaguars.
  • 5: The number of carries Bigsby had in the Eagles' season-opening win against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • 12: The number of yards Bigsby gained on his five carries against the Cowboys.
  • 378: The number of touches Saquon Barkley had in the NFL last season.
  • 60: The number of yards Saquon Barkley gained on 18 carries in the Eagles' season-opening win against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • 16: The number of games Bigsby played in the 2024 season with the Jaguars, during which he set career bests of 766 yards and seven touchdowns.

Sources:

  • NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport
  • NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo
  • NFL.com article: "Jaguars trade RB Tank Bigsby to Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth-, sixth-round picks"
  • Jacksonville Jaguars' 2024 season statistics (mentioned in the original text but not cited as a specific source)