Nick Sirianni Opens Up on Tank Bigsby Trade & His Role with Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have been making moves like it’s nobody’s business since winning Super Bowl LIX, and that has continued even after the start of the 2025 season. After taking down the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, the Eagles decided to trade for running back Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this week, and it sounds like his new head coach, Nick Sirianni, has a specific plan for how he will utilize him.

Trading for Bigsby was viewed as a somewhat confusing move, as Philadelphia already has Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, and AJ Dillon leading their running back room. Sirianni isn’t concerned with how crowded that position is, though, largely because Bigsby will have a unique role with the Eagles moving forward.

Nick Sirianni Opens Up on Trank Bigsby Trade

The Jaguars selected Bigsby in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he spent a lot of his time playing second fiddle to Travis Etienne Jr. out of the backfield. With Etienne struggling last season, though, Bigsby took on a bigger role, and he ended up rushing for 766 yards and seven touchdowns on 168 carries for the Jags last year.

In Week 1, Etienne firmly asserted himself as Jacksonville’s No. 1 running back again with a dominant 143-yard performance on the ground. Add in fourth-round rookie Bhayshul Tuten, and Bigsby became expendable, leading to the Jaguars front office sending him to the Eagles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick.

Again, Philadelphia already has a pretty deep running back room, which makes Bigsby’s arrival a bit of a head-scratcher. According to Sirianni, though, Bigsby was simply too good a player to pass up on, and he figures to help out as a kick returner in addition to getting some work on offense in relief of Barkley.

“We’re always looking to be able to improve our roster,” Sirianni said to reporters on Wednesday. “You always look for depth, you always look for good players. This guy is a good player, gives us depth there, and he gives up depth at special teams … I just love the player, and we see a vision for the player.”

Eagles’ Offense Gets Even Deeper with Tank Bigsby Acquisition

Bigsby will reportedly be utilized as the Eagles’ primary kickoff returner, and by sending a pair of day three picks the other way, the front office is showing just how much they prioritize their special teams units. Beyond that, if Barkley needs a rest, Bigsby is another option who can fill in for him alongside Shipley and Dillon.

Some folks believe that Philly may have overpaid for Bigsby, but when a team has a Super Bowl window open like this one does, it’s important to go out and make moves that you believe will help increase your team’s chances of winning it all. The Eagles will be hoping to have Bigsby on the field in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs so that he can get his first shot to prove just how smart his new team was to go out and acquire him.

Titans’ D-Line Poised to Dominate Rams’ Shaky Front

The Tennessee Titans are beginning to get ready for their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at Nissan Stadium for their home opener.

The Rams are a tough opponent for the Titans after they made it all the way to the Divisional Round last season. A big part of the team's success was the offensive line, but they are a little banged up going into Week 2.

The Rams held their first practice before facing the Titans and offensive linemen Rob Havenstein, Kevin Dotson and Steve Avila all picked up ankle injuries, keeping them on the sidelines to start off the week.

Havenstein played through his injury in the team's Week 1 win against the Houston Texans, but Dotson and Avila were sidelined for part of the game. Backup lineman Beaux Limmer entered the game in their place against the Texans.

Also on the Rams injury report were tight ends Davis Allen (knee) and Colby Parkinson (shoulder). Allen was limited in practice while Parkinson did not participate whatsoever. Wide receiver Davante Adams was also on the injury report, but it was a designated rest day for him. He is expected to be fully healthy before facing the Titans this weekend.

Having several blockers out for the Rams gives the Titans an opportunity to be aggressive in rushing the quarterback. Matthew Stafford is already vulnerable after suffering a back injury during training camp, so putting a banged up offensive line in front of him could be a recipe for disaster for Los Angeles.

In that regard, the Titans have to take advantage and strike while the iron is hot. Tennessee's greatest position group is arguably the defensive line with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons leading the way.

Assuming T'Vondre Sweat (knee) also plays, the Titans could have a 1-2 punch up the middle that puts the Rams in a tough spot. This could end up deciding the game if the Rams' top guys are out or compromised.

This could be the key to getting the Titans their first win of the season.

Four Key Titans Could Miss Rams Game

The Tennessee Titans are getting ready for their Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Rams, but a few players are nursing some injuries from the past few weeks.

The Titans released their injury report after their first practice to prepare for the Rams and four players were on the sidelines: defensive back Quandre Diggs, offensive tackle JC Latham, running back Kalel Mullings and nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat.

Diggs played 31 snaps on defense for the Titans in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, picking up a hand injury in the process. The veteran safety could also be cautious with a long season ahead.

Latham played in 79 percent of the team's offensive snaps against the Broncos, but had a hip injury hold him back. With him sitting in practice, Oli Udoh could be taking his spot in the starting lineup if he needed to miss any time.

Mullings suffered a high ankle sprain during the team's final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. While he was healthy enough to play against the Broncos, it appears the injury could still be holding him back.

Sweat played in only 38 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the season opener, a sign that he may not have been 100 percent healthy. While Sweat was recovering from a tonsillectomy he underwent during training camp, his ankle is what's keeping him out of practice before playing the Rams.

On top of the four absent players, linebacker Arden Key (pectoral), cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) and rookie defensive back Kevin Winston Jr. (hamstring) were limited in practice.

The Titans hope these players can heal during the week because all of them could have a potential role when they face off against the Rams this weekend. The Titans struggled to stay healthy all last season, which contributed to their struggles as a team.

Staying healthy is a big part of a team's success in the NFL, but having the backups stay ready in case injuries pile up like they already have is also a sign of a strong team.