Will Shipley injury update: Will Eagles RB return for Week 2 Chiefs matchup? Latest here

The Philadelphia Eagles’ running back Will Shipley left many concerned due to the injury he suffered in the team’s season-opener

Published on: Sep 10, 2025, 08:14:27 IST

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The Philadelphia Eagles’ running back Will Shipley left many concerned due to the injury he suffered in the team’s season-opener 24-20 win against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Although the team hasn’t provided any updates on his condition since the incident, fans and analysts alike are concerned about when and in what shape he could return.

Philadelphia Eagles' Will Shipley speaks with members of the media at the team's NFL football training camp (AP)

Will Shipley’s injury

Thursday night’s game, despite its favorable outcome, was no cakewalk for the Eagles. Shipley suffered a rib injury in the latter half of the game, and left guard Landon Dickerson left towards the end due to a back issue. Neither player returned to the field, as reported by Sports Illustrated.

Head coach Nick Sirianni held a press call on Monday. However, given his tendency to avoid spilling insider intel on players’ recovery and conditions, the question of Shipley and Dickerson’s return wasn’t raised.

The Eagles’ moves

Two interesting moves undertaken by the Eagles on Monday night (September 8) have left many concerned about the severity of Shipley’s injury. Tank Bigsby was traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a fifth and sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Montrell Johnson was brought back to the Eagles.

“Trade: Jaguars are sending RB Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks, per sources,” NFL insider Adam Schefter posted on his social media handle.

Given the team’s obvious attempt at buffing up their running back room, many have now questioned if this could be a hidden attempt to prepare in advance if Shipley were to take long to recover. Although Bigsby still falls short of measuring up to Shipley and Saquon Barkley, he has some impressive credits to his name as well.

“Tank Bigsby had just five carries for 12 yards on Sunday vs. Carolina. Jaguars RB Travis Etienne carried the load with 16 carries for 143 yards, and is now poised for more work. And rookie RB Bhayshul Tuten is waiting in the wings,” Schefter revealed on his social media handle.

The Eagles are scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs in their next season outing on Sunday (September 14). There is still no official clarity on whether Shipley will be playing in the game.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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