Eagles RB Will Shipley Faces Extended Absence Due to Injury

Will Shipley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks due to a partial tear of his plantar fascia, according to reports. This injury adds to the team's challenges as they cope with a series of running back injuries.

Shipley started in the Eagles' recent 19-16 loss to the Jaguars in London, filling in for Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, both of whom were injured in Week 4. Barkley is considered week-to-week and has not been placed on injured reserve, while Bigsby underwent surgery and is out for at least three games.

Currently, the Eagles have only two healthy running backs on their active roster, Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele, both of whom were promoted from the practice squad last week. The team's rushing performance has been poor, with Shipley managing five carries for just six yards before his exit. The Eagles rank low in offensive efficiency this season, exacerbated by injuries and recent roster changes.