Eagles suffer tough injury blow: Playmaker is headed to injured reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles have been dealt a significant setback as backup running back Tank Bigsby has been placed on injured reserve due to a core muscle injury. The injury occurred during the Eagles' 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. According to NFL Network, Bigsby will undergo surgery, but the Eagles are optimistic he will return in six weeks or less.

Saquon Barkley, the Eagles' star running back, missed most of the Rams' game after suffering a hamstring injury on the second drive. His availability for the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London remains uncertain as of Monday evening. If Barkley cannot play, the Eagles will be severely depleted at the running back position, with Will Shipley, a third-year player, potentially stepping in.

To bolster their running-back rotation for the next six weeks, the Eagles may sign Dameon Pierce or Carson Steele to their 53-man roster. Bigsby had a promising start to the season, rushing for 91 yards and a touchdown in four games before his injury. Shipley has amassed 51 rushing yards in 15 appearances, while Steele and Pierce have shown flashes of potential in preseason games. The Eagles' injury situation could further complicate their offensive struggles.