Backfield
Who backs up the Eagles at running back?
Philadelphia Eagles running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Saquon Barkley leads the Eagles backfield, with Tank Bigsby as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Eagles running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saquon Barkley | Active | 75.9 | 0.28 |
| 2 | Tank Bigsby | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Will Shipley | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Dameon Pierce | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Elijah Mitchell | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Carson Steele | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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