When the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to keep four running backs on their roster, they may have been hinting that one of them wouldn't be sticking around.
Now, new Jaguars general manager James "Gotta get them draft picks" Gladstone finally showed his hand by shipping 2023 third-round pick Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round draft picks. It was a shocking move for some, though it wasn’t so much about giving up on Bigsby’s talent—it was about how quickly Tuten seized his opportunity and forced the team’s hand.
Despite the noise, it was quickly clear who the Jaguars believed was their RB1—Travis Etienne Jr.