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Report: Eagles RB Tank Bigsby to IR with Saquon Barkley uncertain for Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby needs core muscle surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, ESPN reported Monday. Bigsby suffered a core injury Sunday late in the Eagles' loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:59 PM
Report: Eagles RB Tank Bigsby to IR with Saquon Barkley uncertain for Week 5
Key Things to Know
  • Eagles running back Tank Bigsby will be placed on injured reserve after suffering a core injury.
  • Bigsby needs core muscle surgery in Philadelphia and is reportedly hoped to return in six weeks or less.
  • Saquon Barkley's status for Week 5 is uncertain after he suffered a hamstring injury against the Rams.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby will be placed on injured reserve and requires core muscle surgery, ESPN reported Monday. Bigsby suffered the injury late in Sunday's loss against the Los Angeles Rams. The procedure will take place in Philadelphia, and the team reportedly hopes he can return in six weeks or less.

Meanwhile, starting running back Saquon Barkley's status remains uncertain for Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Nick Sirianni left open the possibility of Barkley playing in London. Will Shipley is currently the only healthy running back on Philadelphia's active roster.

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