Will Shipley - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

Impact 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 backfilled for Philadelphia, behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Working through ankle injury Shipley (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact The rookie RB split the backfield workload with Kenneth Gainwell while Saquon Barkley was rested ahead of the playoffs, but 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 however, as the Eagles get ready to host the Packers next weekend in the wild-card round.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will Shipley's quick cut dusts defender, leads to first down Philadelphia Eagles' running back Will Shipley makes a New York Giants' defender miss in the open field and sprints upfield for first-down y...

JANUARY 5 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Cleared to play Week 18 Shipley (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact 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 get the start for the Eagles, but he likely won't take on a Barkley-level workload as the team looks to preserve his health heading into the postseason. As the only other active running back, Shipley could thus be in store for plenty of volume on the ground and a pass catcher, but he could struggle to produce while the Eagles are resting three of their starting linemen (offensive tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, center Landon Dickerson).

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after full practice Shipley (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Shipley practiced without limitations Friday, but he'll need to cleared by an independent neurologist to exit the concussion protocol and suit up. He was concussed in 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.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Week 17 Shipley (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Cowboys.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Shipley (concussion) Zach Berman of The Athletic in Thursday's practice, Zach reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits for concussion check Shipley left Sunday's Week 16 matchup against Washington to be evaluated for a concussion, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shipley headed to the locker room in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return. He hadn't gotten any touches of offense prior to exiting. Shipley has played only one offensive snap over the past five weeks while contributing as a core special-teamer.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One carry on lone offensive snap Shipley rushed once for four yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens.

Impact 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 it would be his final involvement of the game, as he was limited to special teams the rest of the way and never played another offensive down.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of offense Shipley played zero offensive snaps for the second consecutive game in Week 12 against the Rams.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zero offensive snaps Shipley did not see the field for an offensive snap in Thursday's 26-18 win over the Commanders.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nine rushes late in blowout Shipley rushed nine times for 34 yards in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes twice in garbage time Shipley carried the ball twice for a loss of three yards in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Bengals.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees field late in blowout win Shipley carried the ball eight times for 15 yards in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Giants.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Kenneth Gainwell got the start Thursday with Saquon Barkley resting, suggesting that Gainwell remains in the pole position for the top backup spot over Shipley. Once Shipley got into the game, the rookie fourth-round pick out of Clemson continued to show off his pass catching skills after catching a seven-yard touchdown in the preseason opener against Baltimore. Shipley will have one more preseason audition Aug. 24 against the Vikings in his bid to earn regular-season playing time.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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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.

Impact A fourth-round pick in the 2024 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 him the edge on the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, but Shipley certainly didn't hurt his chances to win it with his performance Friday.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Pickett's first preseason TD pass as an Eagle goes to Will Shipley Quarterback Kenny Pickett's first preseason touchdown pass as an Philadelphia Eagle goes to Will Shipley.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Will Shipley 7-yard TD catch vs. Ravens Watch rookie running back Will Shipley score the Eagles' first points of the preseason on a 7-yard touchdown throw from quarterback Kenny Pi...

AUGUST 10, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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.

Impact 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 he's no better than mediocre as a ballcarrier. That said, Gainwell has ample experience under coach Nick Sirianni, including a history of taking snaps in clear passing situations.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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