The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to place running back Tank Bigsby on injured reserve after he undergoes surgery to repair a core muscle injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Philadelphia has not announced the roster move. Rapoport reported that the Eagles hope Bigsby can return in six weeks or sooner, but his recovery will determine the actual timetable. Bigsby was injured during Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Eagles initially identified his game-day injury as a hip issue, while he had been listed with an abdomen injury during the preceding practice week. He participated fully in all three practices and entered the game without a playing designation.
The injury came on a difficult afternoon for Philadelphia’s
backfield. Saquon Barkley departed during the first quarter with a hamstring injury after gaining 8 yards on two carries. Bigsby took on a bigger role and produced a 19-yard run before later leaving the game.
Another hit to the Eagles offense https://t.co/t6FBvU5SN3
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) October 5, 2026
Bigsby entered Week 4 with 36 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries this season. He was coming off an efficient 2025 campaign in which he rushed for 344 yards and two touchdowns on 58 attempts, averaging 5.9 yards per carry.
An injured-reserve designation would require Bigsby to miss at least four games. The reported six-week projection suggests Philadelphia should prepare for an absence extending beyond that minimum, although the team could revise the timeline after surgery. Will Shipley becomes the Eagles’ most established healthy option behind Barkley. His importance will increase immediately if Barkley’s hamstring injury keeps him out of Sunday's game against Jacksonville in London.
Philadelphia also could add a running back to the active roster or practice squad. The Eagles cannot afford to enter another game without adequate depth after losing Barkley and Bigsby during the same loss. Bigsby’s eventual return will depend on his recovery and ability to resume football activity without discomfort. For now, the Eagles have lost their primary complementary power back at a time when their starter's availability also remains uncertain.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Tank Bigsby needs core muscle surgery, headed to injured reserve
