Eagles Running Back Injury
Eagles running back Tank Bigsby faces surgery and injured reserve following core muscle injury.
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Bigsby entered Week 4 with 14 carries for 36 yards and one touchdown; he gained 19 yards on a run before leaving the game.
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Bigsby had been listed with an abdomen injury during the practice week, but participated fully in all three practices and had no game-day designation; the Eagles initially described his in-game injury as a hip issue.
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Barkley left in the first quarter after two carries for eight yards, while Bigsby did not leave until later in the game.
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Bigsby’s injured-reserve placement would require him to miss at least four games; CBS Sports reported Nov. 8 against the Giants as his earliest possible return date.
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Before joining Philadelphia, Bigsby had an efficient 2025 season, rushing for 344 yards and two touchdowns on 58 attempts, an average of 5.9 yards per carry.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury suffered during the team's 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, Bleeding Green Nation reported. He is expected to miss at least four games on injured reserve, with a possible return around November 8 against the New York Giants, depending on his recovery progress.
The injury comes as the Eagles face a depth crisis at running back. Star starter Saquon Barkley also left the Rams game with a hamstring injury and remains uncertain for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville in London. Will Shipley is now the only healthy back on the active roster, forcing Philadelphia to consider calling up a running back from the practice squad or signing one from elsewhere.
Bigsby's Path From Health to Surgery
Bigsby entered Week 4 with modest production: 14 carries for 36 yards and one touchdown. During the Rams game, he carried the ball for 19 yards on a run before leaving the field. Yahoo Sports noted that Bigsby had been listed with an abdomen injury during practice but participated fully in all three preparation sessions with no game-day designation.
The Eagles initially described his in-game injury as a hip issue. However, further evaluation revealed a core muscle problem requiring surgery. A core muscle injury affects the lower abdomen and surrounding areas, impacting a running back's ability to plant and cut.
Barkley's Status Remains Uncertain for London
Saquon Barkley, the Eagles' star running back, also suffered injury in the Rams loss. He left the game in the first quarter after just two carries for eight yards. Metro Philadelphia reported that Barkley is awaiting MRI results to determine the severity of his hamstring injury.
The timing is critical. The Eagles face Jacksonville in London this Sunday, giving Philadelphia minimal time to assess Barkley's availability. If both backs are unavailable, the team will lean heavily on third-string back Will Shipley or seek external help.
Running Back Depth Chart in Crisis Mode
Before joining Philadelphia this season, Bigsby had an efficient start to 2025. He rushed for 344 yards and two touchdowns on 58 attempts, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Bolavip highlighted that his loss removes a productive backup option from the Eagles' rotation.
Will Shipley becomes the only fully healthy running back on Philadelphia's active roster. The Eagles must now decide whether to promote a back from the practice squad or sign one as a free agent. This shortage could force the team to adjust its offensive game plan against Jacksonville.
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