The Eagles’ backfield has been battered into a tough spot, and the latest blow is a big one. Philadelphia is sitting at 2-3 after losses to the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars, and now it may be without Will Shipley for multiple weeks.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the injury on Sunday night after the loss in Jacksonville, saying: "Eagles RB Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars that now could sideline him multiple weeks, per source," Schefter reports.
That creates a rough picture for Philadelphia’s running back group. Shipley had been carving out a limited role early in the season, then suddenly found himself in the starting job this week because the depth chart had already been thinned out by injuries.
Tank Bigsby is on injured reserve and will miss at least three more weeks. Saquon Barkley is week-to-week with a hamstring injury and may not be available in Week 6 after sitting out Week 5. Now Shipley joins that list, leaving the Eagles without their RB1, RB2, and RB3.
If all three are sidelined, Dameon Pierce is the next man up. He handled a healthy workload in Week 5 and would likely lead the way again.
Behind him is Carson Steele, a preseason standout who could see an expanded role next week, and Jaydon Blue, the former Dallas Cowboys Day 3 pick who is currently on the practice squad. He remains the bigger unknown in the group as the Eagles’ sixth running back.
For a team that has dealt with good injury fortune in recent years, this stretch has been a stunning reversal. The 2026 season is already being shaped by the injuries piling up across the roster, and the running back room has taken the hardest hit.
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