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Tank Bigsby’s Breakout Reorders Eagles Backfield After Cut-Rate Trade

Analysts now project him as Saquon Barkley’s primary backup, a shift that could squeeze A.J. Dillon’s role.

Overview

  • The midseason acquisition rushed for 104 yards on nine carries, including a 29-yard conversion on 2nd-and-26, in a 38-20 win over the Giants.
  • Saquon Barkley ran for 150 yards and reported his fourth-quarter groin issue was not serious, with Philadelphia entering the bye at 6-2.
  • Coaches and teammates praised Bigsby’s power and explosiveness as reporting indicated he has moved ahead of A.J. Dillon and Will Shipley on the depth chart.
  • Some outlets noted Dillon could be cut or traded if his role vanishes, a possibility characterized as speculative and dependent on game plans and health.
  • Context matters: the Giants rank last in yards allowed per carry at 5.73, though Bigsby’s emergence reframes the value of the two Day 3 picks Philadelphia sent to Jacksonville.