Key Piece of Eagles Backfield Could Be Out for 'Multiple Weeks'
Eagles running back Will Shipley could miss multiple weeks with a foot injury as Philadelphia looks to end its losing streak.
The Philadelphia Eagles face a mounting injury crisis as running back Will Shipley could be sidelined for an extended period, potentially multiple weeks. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during the Eagles' 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. This setback is particularly concerning for a team already dealing with multiple injuries, including starting running back Saquon Barkley's hamstring injury and backup Tank Bigsby's core muscle injury that required surgery.
Shipley, who had already been thrust into a larger role as injuries mounted, scored his first career regular-season touchdown in the game against Jacksonville but left the field with a foot injury. His absence leaves Philadelphia with limited options at the running back position, with Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele stepping up.
The team's injury woes extend beyond the backfield, with wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown also ruled out of the last game. With back-to-back losses, Philadelphia's chances of turning their season around have diminished, and the health of its running backs will be a key concern as they prepare for their next matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
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