Will Shipley
23-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Ribs
Est. Return 9/14/2025
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
3
YDS
26
TD
0
YDS
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Taken in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft, Shipley was a regular special-teams contributor for the Super Bowl champions but saw little work on offense behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell. Gainwell left for the Steelers in free agency, but Shipley's spot as the primary backup to Barkley isn't assured, as the Eagles brought in former Packer AJ Dillon for depth after he missed all of last season with a neck injury. If Dillon is healthy, He represents a major challenge to Shipley for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $4.74 million contract with the Eagles in May of 2024.
Suffers rib injury
Shipley is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys due to a rib injury.
ANALYSIS
Shipley got hit hard on a kick return late in the first half and wasn't spotted with the team coming out to begin the third quarter. AJ Dillon rotated in behind Saquon Barkley and will serve as the backup running back if Shipley is unable to return.
Shipley got hit hard on a kick return late in the first half and wasn't spotted with the team coming out to begin the third quarter. AJ Dillon rotated in behind Saquon Barkley and will serve as the backup running back if Shipley is unable to return.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Will Shipley's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
0.0%Positive Run %
100.0%% Yds After Contact
30.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.7Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
0.0% Snaps w/Touch
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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@ Chiefs
Sunday, Sep 14th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
128.0
Cornerbacks
112.7
Safeties
138.6
Linebackers
118.8
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2025 Will Shipley Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Will Shipley's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 11"Weight
209 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.44 secVertical Jump
38.5 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
30.25 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Shipley landed with the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft, coming out of Clemson after three straight seasons with at least 165 touches, 855 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns. His second season for the Tigers was much better than his third, but Shipley salvaged his draft stock with a 4.44 40 and strong jumps at his pro day. In Philadelphia, the rookie will compete with longtime backup Kenneth Gainwell for the No. 2 depth chart spot behind workhorse Saquon Barkley. While Shipley has the advantage in terms of athleticism, Gainwell's familiarity with the offense and solid pass-game skills mean he won't be a total pushover. However the competition plays out, both Shipley and Gainwell would figure to be involved in the offense if Barkley were to miss time.
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Ahead of Dillon in preseason opener
Shipley started Thursday's preseason game against the Bengals, taking seven carries for 48 yards and one catch for four yards.
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Competing with AJ Dillon
Shipley and AJ Dillon are the top candidates for backup roles in Philadelphia's backfield, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
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Quiet rookie 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.
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Ready to play Sunday
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.
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Working through ankle injury
Shipley (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Set to take on RB2 duties
With Kenneth Gainwell signing with the Steelers in March, Jimmy Kepski of the Philly Voice believes Shipley has the tools and skillset to step up as the Eagles' No. 2 running back behind Saquon Barkley heading into the 2025 season.
ANALYSIS
Shipley, the Eagles' fourth-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, was mostly limited to garbage time in blowout wins. He finished the 2024 regular season with 30 carries for 82 yards and four catches on as many targets for 35 yards across 16 games. With Gainwell leaving in free agency and Barkley having 480 touches across 20 games -- including playoffs -- last season, Kepski believes Shipley will be utilized far more often in the Eagles' offense during the 2025 campaign while veteran AJ Dillon serves as the bruising RB3.
Shipley, the Eagles' fourth-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, was mostly limited to garbage time in blowout wins. He finished the 2024 regular season with 30 carries for 82 yards and four catches on as many targets for 35 yards across 16 games. With Gainwell leaving in free agency and Barkley having 480 touches across 20 games -- including playoffs -- last season, Kepski believes Shipley will be utilized far more often in the Eagles' offense during the 2025 campaign while veteran AJ Dillon serves as the bruising RB3.