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What are the Eagles doing at running back?

The Eagles are going into Sunday night's game with just three RBs. One of them is a banged-up Saquon Barkley. What could go wrong?

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:31 PM
What are the Eagles doing at running back?
Key Things to Know
  • Geoff Mosher questions the Eagles entering Week 8 with only three running backs despite widespread injuries at the position.
  • Saquon Barkley has no injury designation for Sunday despite managing ongoing back and hamstring injuries.
  • Injuries have sidelined Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Carson Steele, and Dameon Pierce on injured reserve.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Geoff Mosher questions the Philadelphia Eagles' approach to their running back depth ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Washington Commanders. The team will enter the game with only three active running backs: an injured Saquon Barkley, Elijah Mitchell, and Jaydon Blue. Barkley is playing through hamstring and back issues after missing most of the practice week, though he carries no official injury status designation.

With Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Carson Steele, and Dameon Pierce on injured reserve, Mosher notes the Eagles did not work out or sign outside running backs. Instead, Philadelphia elevated Mitchell from the practice squad and signed Blue to the active roster, which Mosher views as a major gamble.

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