Shipley (concussion) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports. 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.
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Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Birthdate
8/29/2002 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 209 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 4; Pk (PHI)
Birthplace
Weddington, NC, USA
Position
RB
College
Clemson
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2024-Present
(1 season)
Shipley (concussion) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports. 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.
Shipley left Sunday's Week 16 matchup against Washington to be evaluated for a concussion, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports. 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.
Shipley rushed once for four yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens. 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.
Shipley played zero offensive snaps for the second consecutive game in Week 12 against the Rams. 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.
Shipley did not see the field for an offensive snap in Thursday's 26-18 win over the Commanders. 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.
Shipley rushed nine times for 34 yards in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys. 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.
Shipley carried the ball twice for a loss of three yards in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Bengals. 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.
Shipley carried the ball eight times for 15 yards in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Giants. 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.
Shipley played just four offensive snaps in his NFL debut Friday against the Packers and did not see a carry or a target. 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.