Philadelphia bolsters its pass rush by adding Za'Darius Smith, while also hosting seven players for a workout and signing Patrick Johnson to the 53-man roster. The front office then adds Montrell Johnson and Hollin Pierce to the practice squad, releasing Elijah Cooks from it. A surprising late move sends Tank Bigsby from Jacksonville to Philadelphia to deepen the backfield behind Barkley, Shipley, and Dillon, with Bigsby valued as a potential returner. The RB room now carries extra competition and cost-efficient control for next year, signaling a shift toward versatility and return-game upside.

The moves emphasize Philadelphia's bet on depth over a single-spot fix, with attention turning to Bigsby's kickoff return ability and the RB rotation in Weeks ahead. While Shipley recovers from a rib issue, Bigsby's role will be watched to see if he pushes Shipley or Dillon for touches or if Barkley remains the clear workhorse. In fantasy terms, the Eagles’ backfield dynamics and Bigsby’s special-teams potential create more volatile but intriguing weekly options.