The Eagles’ running back room is in full-blown crisis mode. Will Shipley, a key part of their backfield, is now sidelined for multiple weeks after suffering a partial tear of his plantar fascia, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. This isn’t just a bump or a bruise; a plantar fascia tear is serious, and it means the Eagles are facing an absolute nightmare scenario at running back.
The Growing Injury List Is Crushing the Eagles’ Ground Game
Shipley picked up this brutal foot injury during the Eagles’ recent loss to the Jaguars. What makes it even worse is that they were already playing that game without their starting running back, Saquon Barkley, and backup Tank Bigsby. Think about that for a second: three of their primary backs were either out or went down in a single game. It’s an insane run of bad luck, or maybe something more, but either way, it’s hitting them hard.
Dameon Pierce Is the Last Man Standing
After Shipley went down on Sunday, the Eagles were left with just one healthy running back: Dameon Pierce. Seriously, just one! Imagine trying to run an NFL offense when you’ve got literally one guy who can take handoffs without being on the injury report. This isn’t just a setback; it’s a full-blown emergency for their offensive scheme. How do you even plan for multiple weeks with that kind of depth, or lack thereof?
The Eagles are set to play at home against the Panthers this Sunday. With their running back room decimated, every snap is going to be under a microscope. It’ll be fascinating to see how they try to piece together a ground game when they’re down to the absolute bare bones. Good luck to them, because they’re gonna need it.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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