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Tank Bigsby Trade: Eagles & Jags' Draft Day Deal Analyzed
26 Apr
Summary
- Eagles acquired Tank Bigsby from Jaguars for future draft picks.
- Jaguars used acquired picks to draft Wesley Williams and CJ Williams.
- Bigsby provided depth for Eagles, Tuten gained workload with Jaguars.
With the 2026 NFL Draft underway, teams are finalizing past transactions. One such deal involved running back Tank Bigsby, traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Philadelphia Eagles in September. This exchange is now being evaluated as the rookies acquired by the Jaguars are introduced.
The Jaguars used the 166th pick from the Bigsby trade as part of a package to move up and select Wesley Williams. Additionally, at pick 203, they selected Stanford wide receiver CJ Williams. These selections aim to bolster the Jaguars' future.
Tank Bigsby's performance for the Eagles saw him play in 16 games during the past season. He recorded 58 carries for 344 rushing yards and two touchdowns, serving effectively as a secondary running back behind Saquon Barkley.
The trade appears to have benefited both franchises thus far. Bigsby has added valuable depth to the Eagles' backfield. Concurrently, the trade opened up a more significant role for Bhayshul Tuten with the Jaguars. Tuten capitalized on this opportunity, rushing for 307 yards and five touchdowns on 83 carries.
