Eagles Strategize Barkley’s Touches | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, so, the Eagles are planning to manage Sequan Barkley's touches this season, aiming to keep him fresh for the end of the year. He's still their main guy no doubt, but they've got other backs to share the load. Think of it like saving your best bars for the final verse, you know? They're looking at Barkley getting about 65 to 70% of the carries and targets. He's still the top dog for running, catching passes out of the backfield, and blocking. But when he needs a break, tank Bigsby is ready to step in, especially on early downs. Bigsby's style fits right in, so the offense doesn't have to skip a B. Then you got Will Shipley, who's expected to get more action on third downs, and in those fast paced, hurry-up offensive situations. He's got good hands, can run different routes, and even helps out on special teams. Bigsby might get 8-10 carries when they're controlling the game, while Shipley could see more snaps when they need someone to catch the ball. Ultimately, the goal is to have Barkley at his best when it really counts, like in December and January, not just wrecking of stats early on.

1:02With Bigsby and Shipley in the mix, the Eagles feel like they have the right pieces to make that happen and keep the offense balanced. That's your NFL News Today update. AI-powered and always on.