The Philadelphia Eagles are suddenly in a truly wild spot at running back. Saquon Barkley's got a hamstring injury that could cost him some serious time, and word is Tank Bigsby is reportedly heading to injured reserve after surgery for a core muscle injury. That leaves Will Shipley as the *only* healthy running back currently on their active roster.
The Injury Bug Bites Hard
Can you believe this? Barkley, a huge name, now dealing with a hamstring issue. That alone is a big blow. But then Bigsby's situation just takes it to another level. A core muscle injury requiring surgery means he's out, and that's a huge chunk of their backfield depth gone in one shot. It's a brutal hit for any team, especially early in the season when you're trying to find your rhythm.
Who’s Left To Carry The Rock?
With Barkley sidelined and Bigsby out for the foreseeable future, it's all on Will Shipley right now. He's the last man standing on the active roster. The Eagles do have some veteran running backs stashed on the practice squad though: Jaydon Blue, Dameon Pierce, and Carson Steele. You know one of those guys, maybe even a couple, are gonna get a call-up to the 53-man roster this week. It totally depends on how Barkley's hamstring is looking, but honestly, they need bodies. This is a full-blown emergency.
The Eagles are in a seriously tough spot with their running back room. They've gotta make some moves, and fast, especially with Barkley's status still up in the air. This situation is going to be updated soon, and you know Philly fans are gonna be glued to every single report coming out of their camp.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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