- Will Shipley
- #28
- Team PHI
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Ready to play Sunday
Shipley (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice. He does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC wild-card round matchup against the Packers.
Analysis: Shipley began the week of practice as a limited participant, but he's managed to gain a clean bill of health in advance of Sunday's home wild-card game. The rookie fourth-round pick is set to handle his usual No. 3 role out of the backfield for Philadelphia behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell.
Published: Fri, Jan 10 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Working through ankle injury
Shipley (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Shipley split backfield duties with Kenneth Gainwell in Week 18 against the Giants due to Saquon Barkley sitting out for rest purposes, and Shipley finished the game with 10 carries for 32 yards and four catches on as many targets for 35 yards. It appears Shipley may have injured his ankle in the process, though he should be able to play in Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the Packers unless he suffers a setback in practice this week.
Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading rusher in Week 18
Shipley carried the ball 10 times for 32 yards and caught all four of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The rookie RB split the backfield workload with Kenneth Gainwell while Saquon Barkley was rested ahead of the playoffs, and it was Shipley who was the more productive of the duo. The 2024 fourth-round pick hadn't even seen a target through the first 17 weeks of the season, but his usage in the passing game Sunday suggests a future role for him in the offense even if Barkley continues to dominate touches. Shipley will likely return to being predominantly a special-teams asset in the postseason,…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 7:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Week 18
Shipley (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Though he was listed as questionable heading into the weekend, Shipley put in full practices Thursday and Friday and was cleared by an independent neurologist at some point thereafter, allowing him to exit the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. With workhorse back Saquon Barkley (rest) sitting out the regular-season finale, Shipley should be primed for his heftiest snap count of the season, after taking the field for no more than 11 plays in any of his previous 15 games. Kenneth Gainwell may…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable after full practice
Shipley (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Shipley practiced without limitations Friday, but he'll need to be cleared by an independent neurologist to exit the concussion protocol and suit up. He was concussed Week 16 against the Commanders and subsequently sat out against the Cowboys in Week 17. The rookie fourth-round draft pick has only 20 carries all season, but Shipley and Kenneth Gainwell could both be in store for significant roles in the regular-season finale, as Saquon Barkley's listed as doubtful due to rest purposes.
Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Out with concussion Week 17
Shipley (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Shipley suffered a concussion last Sunday against the Commanders and hasn't been able to clear the NFL's five-step protocol. He's logged only one snap on offense over his past six games, so Shipley's absence will mostly impact the special-teams unit. Philadelphia signed Lew Nichols to the practice squad Thursday, and he could be elevated to provide running-back depth against Dallas.
Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Thursday
Shipley (concussion) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Shipley was diagnosed with a concussion following the Eagles' Week 16 loss to the Commanders. His inability to practice Thursday indicates that he is facing an uphill battle to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys. The Eagles signed Lew Nichols to the practice squad Thursday, and he could be elevated to the active roster to serve as the No. 3 running back behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell if Shipley is unable to play Sunday.
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits for concussion check
Shipley left Sunday's Week 16 matchup against Washington to be evaluated for a possible concussion, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Shipley headed to the locker room in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return. He hadn't gotten any touches on offense prior to exiting. Shipley has played only one offensive snap over the past five weeks while contributing as a core special-teamer.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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One carry on lone offensive snap
Shipley rushed once for four yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The Eagles got Shipley involved on the third play of the game, giving him the ball on a swing pass. That was the first time he'd seen the field for an offensive snap since Week 10 and his only involvement from scrimmage, as he was limited to special teams the rest of the way.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Not part of offense
Shipley played zero offensive snaps for the second consecutive game in Week 12 against the Rams.
Analysis: Shipley played 11 offensive snaps and rushed nine times in a blowout of the Cowboys back in Week 10 but hasn't seen the field with the offense since then. He's received zero touches in eight of the Eagles' 11 games so far this season.
Published: Tue, Nov 26 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Zero offensive snaps
Shipley did not see the field for an offensive snap in Thursday's 26-18 win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Shipley saw the field for 11 offensive snaps and rushed nine times late in a 28-point win over Dallas in Week 10, but with the score close throughout the Week 11 win against Washington, there was no room for third-stringers like Shipley to take the field. He's carried the ball a total of 19 times through 10 games this season.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Nine rushes late in blowout
Shipley rushed nine times for 34 yards in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Shipley's carries and yards were both career highs. All nine of his rushes came in the fourth quarter with his team already up by 28 points, though, so this doesn't signal a change in his expected workload going forward.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Rushes twice in garbage time
Shipley carried the ball twice for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Shipley got the ball on both of his offensive snaps, both of which came on the Eagles' final drive with the team already up three scores. On the first play, he thought he had reached the end zone for his first career touchdown, only to have the run brought back by an offensive hold. His season totals now sit at 10 carries for 12 yards, all of which have come in garbage time over the last two weeks.
Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees field late in blowout win
Shipley carried the ball eight times for 15 yards in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Prior to Week 7, Shipley had seen the field for a total of five offensive snaps, with his only opportunities to touch the ball coming as a kick returner. After establishing a four-score lead early in the fourth quarter, the team elected to rest its starters, with both Shipley and second-string running back Kenneth Gainwell receiving a handful of opportunities. Shipley didn't do anything with his brief look to suggest that he'll be moving up the depth chart any time soon.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Barely sees field in first NFL game1
Shipley played just four offensive snaps in his NFL debut Friday against the Packers and did not see a carry or a target.
Analysis: Shipley, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft, does not appear to be a significant part of the Eagles' offensive gameplan for now, though he did at least play 17 snaps on special teams. If Saquon Barkley were to suffer an injury, Kenneth Gainwell is the more likely option to step into a starting role, having seen the field for 14 offensive snaps on Friday.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 6:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Four catches after Gainwell starts
Shipley rushed five times for 15 yards and caught all four of his targets for 31 yards in Thursday's 14-13 preseason win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Kenneth Gainwell got the start Thursday with Saquon Barkley rested, suggesting Gainwell remains in pole position for the top backup spot. Once Shipley got into the game, he continued to show off his receiving skills after catching a seven-yard touchdown in the preseason opener against Baltimore. The rookie fourth-round pick will have one more preseason audition, Aug. 24 against the Vikings, in his bid to earn regular-season playing time.
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores TD in preseason opener
Shipley carried the ball seven times for 23 yards and caught his only target for a seven-yard touchdown in Friday's 16-13 preseason win over the Ravens. He also led the Eagles with 48 return yards on two kickoffs.
Analysis: A fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Shipley was the second Eagles running back to see the field Friday after Kenneth Gainwell, and the rookie made an impact when he scored the only TD of the first half on a quick toss in the red zone from Kenny Pickett. Gainwell and Shipley are competing for the top backup job behind Saquon Barkley, a role that could have some surprising fantasy value if the former Giant star's injury woes re-surface. Gainwell's experience in Nick Sirianni's system gives…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 8:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Competing with Gainwell
Shipley and Kenneth Gainwell split first-team reps Monday when Saquon Barkley missed practice for personal reasons, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: Gainwell was the first to sub in for Barkley at the start of training camp and the first to take first-team reps Monday, but it sounds like the split between him and Shipley was pretty even throughout practice. The two are competing for the second spot on the depth chart, which presumably won't entail many snaps or touches unless Barkley suffers an injury. Shipley is the upside play for fantasy as a 2024 fourth-round pick, with Gainwell already having an extensive NFL track record that suggests…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 30 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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