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Jaguars trade Tank Bigsby to Eagles: Who does Trevor Lawrence have in the backfield now?

Following the Tank Bigsby trade to the Philadelphia Eagles, we take a look at the depth at the running back position for Trevor Lawrence's Jacksonville Jaguars.

Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.
© Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesTrevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Despite winning in week one of the 2025 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles engaged in a shocking trade to send Tank Bigsby to the City of Brotherly Love. Now, fans wonder who are left to play the halfback position behind Trevor Lawrence on the field.

After shipping RB2 Bigsby to the Eagles, the Jaguars are left with a bundle of candidates to take over the vacant spot in the depth chart. However, not many as reliable as Bigsby had proven to be.

Now, Lawrence will be looking at a different running back room. Travis Etienne Jr. remains the No. 1 option, with LeQuint Allen Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten rounding out the group. Ja’Quinden Jackson is currently the only tailback on Jacksonville’s practice squad. Whether he is called up to the active roster or if the team makes a move to acquire another running back remains to be seen.

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The news of Bigsby’s move to Philadelphia shocked most fans across the NFL. Jacksonville hadn’t put on the most impressive outing against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, but it was enough to get the win. Bigsby only had five carries for 12 yards in the game, which could suggest the trade was already in the works.

Tank Bigsby of the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game

Tank Bigsby of the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game

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Regardless, the Jaguars sent Bigsby to the Eagles, further bolstering the lineup in Philly. Meanwhile, the Jags acquired a fifth-round and a sixth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Liam Coen reveals key area Trevor Lawrence must improve ahead of Jaguars’ upcoming games

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Lawrence and the Jaguars will put their revamped running back room to the test during a crucial showdown. Jacksonville visits the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 14. Etienne, coming off a 143-rushing-yard outing in Week 1, now faces increased pressure as the clear-cut No. 1 running back in Liam Coen’s offense.

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