In a shocking trade, the Philadelphia Eagles will acquire former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby. According to the breaking news, the Eagles are adding a huge bullet in their backfield unit to help Saquon Barkley and A.J. Dillon after losing Will Shipley due to a rib injury. While everything is still too early to speculate, the team could trade Shipley in a possible scenario at the right price during the 2025 regular season. The trade is already shocking since the Eagles could’ve stuck with Barkley and Dillon while Shipley recovers, but the move might tell you that Shipley could be on his way out of Philadelphia.
Originally selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the former Clemson product had his fair share of successes in his rookie campaign, recording his first touchdown in his career during the final minutes of the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders. Shipley has special abilities being a return specialist, so this could set him apart from other running backs if the Eagles are looking to make him available. With Bigsby joining this already explosive run game, it would mean less attention for Shipley, who looks more like a starting running back in the future. There hasn’t been any indication that the Eagles are open to moving on from Shipley, but it’s something to watch as the season progresses.
However, these three teams could be knocking on their door to check on his availability either way.
Breaking: Eagles Latest Blockbuster Tank Bigsby Trade Could Signal Will Shipley Departure
Potential Destinations
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are coming off Week 1 with some questions about their offense, but they should be looking to upgrade the run game for quarterback Spencer Rattler. Even though Alvin Kamara is still playing at his peak, he is aging as well, so they must build behind him and Kendre Miller doesn’t seem to be that guy right now. After failing to get Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Cam Akers up to speed, resulting in a release, they have to figure out what they need to upgrade their running room.
While Rattler has the new weapons behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed in DeVaughn Vele and Trey Palmer, they must treat the backfield unit with the same energy. Shipley and Kamara could form a new generation of Sonic and Knuckles, which could be efficient for head coach Kellen Moore, who won a Super Bowl in Philadelphia, to reunite the running back.
Los Angeles Chargers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers are building an old-school running style between 2025 draft pick Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris. What they could be lacking is speed, and Shipley might be the missing ingredient in that. Shipley and Hassan Haskins could battle it out for the third running back spot.
Cleveland Browns
However, the Cleveland Browns should be in the market for a running back even though they don’t look like a postseason contender. Dylan Sampson, Jerome Ford and Quinshon Judkins could soon have some competition in their backfield unit. The Eagles and Browns have exchanged in trades before, so this move wouldn’t be surprising to support the run game for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco.
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