The Eagles running back depth was further weakened on Sunday morning, when Will Shipley left the game after scoring the team’s first touchdown in London. The RB was evaluated on the sideline before leaving the locker room late in the second quarter, and was listed as questionable to return with a foot injury.
Shipley entered the Week 5 game as the starter with Saquon Barkley inactive with a hamstring injury, and Tank Bigsby on IR after undergoing core muscle surgery. The team signed running backs Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele from the practice squad to the roster earlier this week.
In addition to the touchdown, Shipley had five carries for six yards before leaving the game. His contributions aren’t just on offense, and the team needs to fill his spot on special teams, too.
Fortunately, the Eagles’ passing game looked to improve — at least a little — in the first half, and hopefully they can put together a strong performance in the second half and squeak out a win.