Eagles Land Promising Running Back in Trade With Jaguars for Draft Picks

The Philadelphia Eagles have pulled the trigger on another roster move as the front office continues to shape the team for both immediate impact and future success. In a deal confirmed by league sources, the Eagles have acquired a running back from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a pair of future draft selections.

According to reports, Jacksonville will receive a fifth-round and sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, while Philadelphia adds a talented young runner to bolster its offensive backfield. The trade is the latest in a string of aggressive roster moves by the Eagles, signaling their intent to load up for another Super Bowl push.

Philadelphia has been busy since the preseason, addressing multiple positions with a mix of veterans and promising young players. The latest addition brings both depth and competition to the running back room, which already features Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell.

The front office believes this acquisition is a low-risk, high-upside play. The Eagles are betting that with their offensive line and offensive scheme, the new addition can carve out a significant role and elevate his production beyond what he showed in Jacksonville.

That running back is Tank Bigsby, a 2023 third-round pick who flashed promise with the Jaguars but never fully broke into a consistent role. Now, Bigsby gets a fresh start in Philadelphia, where expectations are high and the opportunity to contribute is real.

Speaking after the trade, Bigsby expressed gratitude and excitement: “I’m thankful for the chance to prove myself here. Learning from the NFL’s No. 1 running back, Saquon Barkley, while wearing this green jersey is a dream come true. I know this city demands greatness, and I’m ready to give everything to be part of that standard.”

The Eagles’ backfield is suddenly deeper, stronger, and more dynamic heading into a critical stretch of the season. For Philadelphia fans, the addition of Bigsby is another sign that the front office isn’t holding back in its pursuit of another Lombardi Trophy.