The Jacksonville Jaguars made another big trade on Monday, this time dealing third-year running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fifth- and sixth-round pick package in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The move had seemed destined to happen for some time, and the standout performance from Travis Etienne in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers likely didn't hinder things.
"We had a good conversation, about a week ago or so and just continuing to relay, man. You have a skill set that we really enjoy in terms of the way that you play the game, you play your tail off, you run hard as heck. I continue to believe that he'll be better in games even than practice where you don't get a full feel of if people can tackle him," Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said during training camp on Aug. 15.
"Like, arm tackles out here when you tag off, like, that's not a tackle on him sometimes. So, I thought he had a good day yesterday. Needs to continue to take the right steps when it comes to his progression in blitz pup and understanding what those reads are and not getting out too quick, and having that protection mindset so that when he's in, there's no there's nothing we can't do. So that we don't come become, you know, predictable in some ways.”
So, what did social media have to say about the Jaguars' latest move?
The move clearly will have a big impact on fantasy football teams, with the Jaguars' cloudy running back picture becoming all the more clear.
Travis Etienne owners after hearing Tank Bigsby is no longer a Jaguar pic.twitter.com/jxDH9yV06F
— Doug Harvin (@RealDougHarvin) September 8, 2025
Tank Bigsby after Travis Etienne’s 71 yard run in Week 1. pic.twitter.com/EmmJ7dXZOy
— Moody (@EricNMoody) September 8, 2025
Tank Bigsby just became the most valuable handcuff in fantasy football. It’s basically him or Brian Robinson. Argument for Ray Davis could be made.
— FantasyFootballAnonymous (@fantasyanony) September 9, 2025
There are very few RBs you can say would be undisputed bell cows if the starter went down — but Bigsby is one of them, and he’s a…
As for what Bigsby's role with the Eagles will be, it is clear he is set to compete in the running back room behind Saquon Barkley while also serving a role on special teams as a kick returner.
A look at what Tank Bigsby can bring to the ground game. Think he'll fit right in with Philadelphia. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/DGFQJVb6A0
— Cory Nidoh (@Cory_Nidoh) September 9, 2025
Of the two big returns new #Eagles RB Tank Bigsby had last year (32.5 average on six last year), one of them came against the Eagles last year when he broke off a 41-yard return.
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) September 9, 2025
Can bring more value to the RB room. Most of his rushing yards last year came between the tackles. pic.twitter.com/zqXYlymKUC
The Eagles saw what Tank Bigsby could provide as a kick returner last season.
— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) September 9, 2025
Just ask Nolan Smith about this play. pic.twitter.com/a0cTlEDH7k
As for the Jaguars, it is clear this trade was also executed in large part because the Jaguars feel comfortable moving forward with rookie running backs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen, each of whom has flashed since the Jaguars made them Day 3 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Trading Bigsby was something the Jaguars were considering with Tuten now in the Bucky Irving role from a year ago for Tampa Bay, which means more carries right away and taking the job at some point — at least splitting carries.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) September 9, 2025
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