Shipley rushed 30 times for 82 yards (2.7 YPC) across 16 regular-season appearances with the Eagles in 2024. He also secured all four of his targets for 35 yards and compiled 173 yards as a kick returner. Shipley, a 2024 fourth-round pick, handled a depth role behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell out of the backfield for Philadelphia, ultimately logging an unremarkable rookie campaign. He did, however, go off for 77 yards and a score, the first of his career, on just four carries versus Washington in the NFC Championship Game. With Gainwell set to become an unrestricted free agent, Shipley could climb the depth chart behind Barkley in Year 2.
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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 rushed 30 times for 82 yards (2.7 YPC) across 16 regular-season appearances with the Eagles in 2024. He also secured all four of his targets for 35 yards and compiled 173 yards as a kick returner. Shipley, a 2024 fourth-round pick, handled a depth role behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell out of the backfield for Philadelphia, ultimately logging an unremarkable rookie campaign. He did, however, go off for 77 yards and a score, the first of his career, on just four carries versus Washington in the NFC Championship Game. With Gainwell set to become an unrestricted free agent, Shipley could climb the depth chart behind Barkley in Year 2.
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. 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.
Shipley (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. 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.
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. 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, however, as the Eagles get ready to host the Packers next weekend in the wild-card round.
Shipley (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants. 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 as 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).
Shipley (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants. 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.
Shipley (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Cowboys. 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.
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.