The Eagles’ running back room has been stretched thin at exactly the wrong time.
Heading into their Week 6 matchup with the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia is juggling multiple injuries at the position. Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury, Will Shipley is out with a foot injury, and Tank Bigsby is on IR because of a core muscle injury. That leaves the Eagles with limited answers if they want more help behind Barkley.
One name that has surfaced as a possible fit is Tony Pollard. CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani pointed to the former Dallas Cowboys running back as a player who could be available before the Nov. 10 deadline, and he listed Philadelphia as a potential landing spot.
“The top two running backs for the Tennessee Titans are on expiring deals, and one could be moved if the right team comes calling,” Dajani wrote last Thursday.
He added: “Tony Pollard is averaging 55.3 rushing yards per game this season with one touchdown, but he andDerrick Henry are actually the only players to have reached 1,000 yards rushing in each of the last four seasons. He recorded a career-high 1,082 rushing yards in 2025. Potential landing spot: Green Bay Packers or Philadelphia Eagles.”
Pollard wouldn’t be Barkley, but he does bring the kind of juice that matters in a depleted backfield. His burst and balance through contact have long made him dangerous once he gets to the second level, and that’s the sort of skill set Philadelphia could use if it wants a reliable insurance policy.
A familiar face, too: Pollard faced the Eagles 10 times from 2019-23 while with Dallas. In five contests, he has put up 68 carries for 273 yards and one touchdown.
Pollard is also chasing a fifth straight season with 1,000 or more rushing yards. And even if Barkley gets back quickly, adding another proven runner would give Philadelphia a more stable option in the backfield. Whether the Eagles decide to make that move is the real question.
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