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Bleeding Green Nation fantasy football takes on Will Shipley
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All Bleeding Green Nation insights about Will Shipley
PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
Sirianni explained that Shipley got carries in critical third-down situations because the team trusts all their backs and don't want to sub out a guy when trying to go tempo; the head coach emphasized the team's faith in Shipley and the entire RB group, noting they've shown the ability to make plays in different aspects and handle carries and pass protections consistently.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Will Shipley played more than Tank Bigsby and saw three times as many touches (three to one) in Week 1. Makai Lemon notes concern about the Eagles underutilizing Bigsby, a pattern that continued from last year.NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026
Listed as a backup running back on the Eagles' Week 1 depth chart and as a kick returner alongside Tank Bigsby.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Shipley is retained as a running back on the initial 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Did not play in the preseason finale; being rested is a good sign for his standing on the team and likelihood of making the roster.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Shipley finished training camp strong and earned his RB3 role, which was evident by the team resting him in the third preseason game.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Was lined up deep in case of a miss on a 60-yard field goal attempt during a special teams scenario in final camp practice; caught a pass from Braden Mann when the kick was not attempted.PositiveUsageAug 27, 2026
Will Shipley led the Eagles' rushing attack in Week 2 preseason against the Patriots with 11 carries for 56 rushing yards in under two quarters of play, more than tripling the team's 29-yard rushing output from Week 1 against Baltimore. Shipley attributed the improvement to offensive line performance: "Those boys up front were doing a great job on their combo blocks and really just stretching the field. We were making them cover sideline to sideline." The Eagles have been adjusting to a new offensive scheme under Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion this offseason, and Shipley emphasized the team's continued evolution: "It's just continuing to evolve and continuing to just get better and better and just all 11 be on the same page."PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Has stepped up recently in the RB3 competition, potentially ahead of Dameon Pierce who looked like he might push for the role early in camp.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Shipley carried 11 times for 56 yards and a touchdown, running with good vision and decisiveness behind the backup offensive line. He consistently identified available lanes and ran hard through contact, demonstrating a decent fit for the Eagles' new outside-zone scheme. The blocking made his job easier, but Shipley deserves credit for his execution and decisiveness in pressing the run through the B-gap.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Shipley had a nice night aided by the Eagles' backup offensive line mauling the Patriots' defense. He ran hard to finish with 11 carries for 56 yards (5.1 average) and one touchdown. Shipley also looked good working with the Eagles' starting offense against the Pats in joint practices last week. The source notes he's earned his RB3 role.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Will Shipley is described as an underrated multi-purpose back in his third season who has added pop finishing his runs, sees the field well, serves as personal protector in punting game, covers on special teams, and can catch the football; he gained 56 yards and a touchdown run in the preseason game.PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026
Shipley scored a second-quarter touchdown run in the preseason game against New England, benefiting from dominant blocking by the Eagles' backup offensive line. The source highlights how the second-string O-line "moved the Pats seven yards downfield into the end zone" on Shipley's touchdown run, demonstrating the effectiveness of the backup unit in opening running lanes.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Running back looked good again, rushing for 56 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown against the Patriots, after rushing for 22 yards on 7 carries last week against Baltimore; punched in a touchdown on a 13-play, 77-yard drive in the second quarter.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Shipley had a strong performance with a nice stiff arm that shoved a Pats defender into the ground. The source notes he looked good in practices that week. The Eagles continued to pound the rock with Shipley, aided by great blocking up front, to move into scoring range. He found the end zone capping off a strong drive, and later caught back-to-back completions from McKee including a nice screen reception where he avoided an unblocked defender and hurdled another defender while running after the catch. He scored another touchdown on a pass from McKee in the fourth quarter with another hurdle.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Shipley is the only running back in Philadelphia's room who started his career with the Eagles. The Eagles' running back group is headed by Saquon Barkley, with additions of Dameon Pierce and Elijah Mitchell carrying tangible prior NFL success.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Shipley had his best practice of the summer and perhaps his best ever in the NFL; he was involved in multiple good passing plays for the offense in addition to having a good run or two, and saw a good amount of first-team work, perhaps in part because Bigsby was recently dealing with a toe injury. The source rates Shipley as comfortably RB3.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Shipley had his best practice of the summer and perhaps his best ever in the NFL, involved in multiple good passing plays for the offense in addition to having a good run or two. He saw a good amount of first-team work, perhaps in part because Bigsby was recently dealing with a toe injury. The source concludes, "Shipley is comfortably RB3."PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026
Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion praised RB Will Shipley's preseason performance, saying 'Will ran really well' and highlighting that 'Will had a couple nice creases on a couple different run schemes, and he's a talented player.' Mannion noted Shipley's contributions as a special teams player and in pass protection, and emphasized the momentum shift the run game created before a penalty stalled the drive. Mannion concluded 'Will did a nice job.'PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
RB Will Shipley looked good in the preseason game, rushing for 22 yards on 7 carries. The source highlights him as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise poor offensive performance.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Shipley had some solid runs to the right side, where Markel Bell was blocking effectively in the preseason game.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Shipley had a golden opportunity to be the RB2 last season but didn't make a convincing enough argument, leading the Eagles to trade for Tank Bigsby. However, Shipley returns kicks, serves as the personal protector on the punt team, and remains a recent draft pick the team will not be quick to give up on, suggesting he has a path to the roster despite the Bigsby acquisition.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Shipley had a nice connection with Andy Dalton on the wheel route along the left sideline with Smael Mondon Jr. trailing, showing he's a reliable target for the backup quarterback.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Listed as the top kick returner on the Eagles' depth chart, with Dameon Pierce and Tank Bigsby also in the rotation for that role.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Will Shipley is going to be RB3 on the Eagles roster, per the source's analysis of the depth chart positioning. The source notes this is not shocking but emphasizes the reality of his role regardless of preference.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Shipley was targeted by Andy Dalton on successive throws in the flat but Dalton misfired on both attempts.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Shipley should be in danger based on merit but the coaching staff will likely value him more than fans do; the Eagles kept four running backs for a good portion of last year.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Will Shipley was stuffed on a first-team red zone run, raising questions about his ball-carrying ability relative to the Eagles' roster depth; it's hard to make the case he's a top three ball-carrying talent on the Eagles' roster.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Was stuffed on a first-team red zone run. It's hard to make the case he's a top three ball-carrying talent on the Eagles' roster.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Given Bigsby's success, Shipley is no better than RB3. He had a brutal drop while wide open for a touchdown earlier in camp. Dameon Pierce and Elijah Mitchell are showing some juice. The source thinks the Eagles will keep Shipley but there's competition coming for his spot.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Shipley was wide open on a wheel route but dropped the ball; the source calls it brutal and notes it would have been an easy catch-and-run touchdown if he had simply caught it.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Shipley caught a touchdown pass from Andy Dalton in the flat during a red zone sequence, and he was wide open on the play.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Shipley isn't a player that excites fans but will have a role as a kick returner, special teams contributor, and two-minute drill back; he's projected to make the 53-man roster.