Things are going from bad to worse for the Philadelphia Eagles. After suffering their third consecutive loss Sunday, Philadelphia received more troubling news. Running back Will Shipley could be sidelined for multiple weeks, adding another injury concern to a team already struggling to find consistency.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during Philadelphia's 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The injury could keep the second year running back out for multiple weeks. The news comes at a particularly difficult time for an Eagles team already dealing with significant injuries in its backfield.
Starting running back Saquon Barkley missed Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, while backup Tank Bigsby remains on injured reserve after suffering a core muscle injury that required surgery. With both players unavailable, Shipley was given an opportunity to lead Philadelphia's rushing attack against Jacksonville. The former Clemson standout provided an early spark, scoring his first career regular-season touchdown on a short run in the second quarter.
However, his afternoon ended prematurely after he suffered a foot injury and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game. Shipley finished with six rushing yards on five carries, but his departure left Philadelphia with even fewer options at running back. Dameon Pierce took over as the Eagles' primary ball carrier, while Carson Steele provided additional depth.
For a team that entered the season with championship aspirations, the growing list of injuries has become another obstacle in an already frustrating start. Philadelphia opened the season with consecutive victories before dropping its next three games, falling to 2-3 following Sunday's loss. The Eagles appeared to have an opportunity to escape London with a victory after Jake Elliott connected on a 48-yard field goal to give Philadelphia a 17-16 lead with eight seconds remaining.
However, Jacksonville answered with a 53-yard kickoff return from Ameer Abdullah, setting up Cam Little's game-winning 57-yard field goal as time expired. The loss highlighted several concerns for Philadelphia, which managed just 232 total yards against the Jaguars. Now, with injuries continuing to affect the offense, the Eagles could be forced to make additional adjustments before their next matchup.
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