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Eagles RB Will Shipley could miss weeks, per report: What's next with Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby also hurt

The Philadelphia Eagles' rushing attack faces an uncertain future after running back Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia, potentially sidelining him for multiple weeks. Shipley, who made his second career start in place of injured Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, exited Sunday’s 19-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with limited impact, managing just five carries for six yards and a touchdown.

The team’s backfield woes deepen as Barkley (hamstring) and Bigsby (core muscle, post-surgery) remain out, leaving only rookie signees Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as active starters, with Jaydon Blue on the practice squad as a backup option. The Eagles managed a paltry 1.2 yards per carry in the game, their second-worst mark of the 21st century, while also dealing with offensive line instability after Lane Johnson’s retirement and the trade of Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens.

Head coach Nick Sirianni’s controversial late-game decision to attempt a returnable kick instead of punting proved costly, as Ameer Abdullah’s 53-yard return set up Jacksonville’s game-winning field goal by Cam Little with one second left.

The Eagles’ offensive struggles extend beyond personnel, with quarterback Jalen Hurts contributing just two rushing yards on two attempts. The team’s Week 1 starters along the offensive line have dwindled to just left tackle Jordan Mailata, compounding concerns about depth and durability.

With Shipley’s injury adding to the backfield’s instability, Pierce and Steele—both promoted from the practice squad—could see expanded roles, though the long-term outlook remains grim without further reinforcements or injury recoveries.

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