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Jacksonville Jaguars RB depth chart: How Tanks Bigsby trade impacts team moving forward
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 fifth and sixth round pick, a league source confirmed to the Times-Union .
Bigsby, a third-year back out of Auburn, carried the ball five times for 12 yards in Jacksonville's season opening victory against the Carolina Panthers .
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He saw the second-most carries on the team behind Travis Etienne , who had a return to form of sorts with a 143 yard performance on 16 carries .
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Jacksonville's running back room became crowded this offseason with the team drafting two rookies and adding another undrafted free agent to the mix.
With Etienne in the last year of his rookie contract, it was speculated that he could be on the trading block. But it's Bigsby who's shipped from the team in return for draft compensation in next year's draft.
Here's how the Jaguars running back room looks after Bigsby was traded:
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What running backs are on the Jacksonville Jaguars ' roster after Tank Bigsby was traded?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) talks with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen after the Jaguar’s 12th NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
The Jaguars still have three running backs on their 53-man roster. The group is headlined by Travis Etienne, a fifth-year back out of Clemson.
They also have rookies Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr., who were selected in this year's NFL Draft. Tuten is valued for his speed and homerun threat ability while the team likes Allen's pass protection and pass catching skillset.
They also have undrafted free agent Ja'Quinden Jackson on the practice squad. Jackson can be called up to replace Bigsby, if the team feels the need to roster four backs.
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Who is Travis Etienne?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) finds a lane during the first quarter of an NFL preseason matchup at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Travis Etienne is a fifth-year running back for the Jaguars who is in the final year of his rookie contract. Etienne rushed for 143 yards in Jacksonville's season opening victory against the Carolina Panthers.
Etienne is the veteran of the room and will headline Liam Coen's rushing attack moving forward. He's recorded 2,834 rushing yards in 50 career games for Jacksonville, with an additional 1,059 yards receiving.
Liam Coen was very complimentary of Etienne ahead of the season.
"I've appreciated how much he's been able to do, and it also helps us, in the screen game in the pass game because he can catch it and make people miss in space," Coen said. "So, he's been a good pro for us, man. Like, I've actually been really appreciative of the way he's gone about his work and gone about it."
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Who is Bhayshul Tuten?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs past a pop up dummy during an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Bhayshul Tuten is a fourth-round selection from the 2025 NFL Draft for the Jacksonville Jaguars .
He ran a 4.33 at the NFL Combine earlier this year and has been praised for his homerun threat ability by the coaching staff.
He has also displayed good vision early in his career, finding holes in the offense line to scamper through for positive yardage.
Who is LeQuint Allen Jr.?
Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) brings down Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (36) during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium Sunday September 7, 2025. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
LeQuint Allen Jr. was a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Allen has already made strides as a reliable back in pass protection.
He's also been praised by the coaching staff for his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, logging a reception in the season opener against the Panthers.
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Allen now slots into a larger role with Bigsby's trade and will likely find himself on the field on special teams as one of the main kickoff returners.
Why was Tank Bigsby traded?
The Jaguars traded Tank Bigsby because this regime acts quickly when opportunity arises. Four is a crowd in a running back room.
When the franchise selected multiple players at the position it was always likely someone wouldn't be on the roster eventually. At first glance it seemed like that person would be Etienne, especially since he was in the last season of his deal.
Ultimately, it ended up being Bigsby as he doesn't mesh fully with the versatility Coen likes from running backs. He lacked the ability to consistently catch the ball out of the backfield, something each of the remaining players have.
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Plus, the development of the rookie players allows the team flexibility to get the deal done. With two draft picks coming back to the Jaguars, general manager James Gladstone struck while the iron was hot.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars running back depth chart after Tanks Bigsby trade
