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NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026Flock Fantasy

Will Shipley was drafted in the final four rounds of the Flock League last year and subsequently got cut, exemplifying the waiver wire churn of late-round picks.

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NegativeBustJul 31, 2026Flock Fantasy

Will Shipley was drafted in the final four rounds of the Flock League last year and ended up getting cut, illustrating the volatility of late-round running back selections.

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NegativeNewsJul 31, 202632BeatWriters

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“Watch out for Bigsby as a contributing player for the Eagles — not just a Barkley insurance plan — and Shipley will be the No. 3 running back and a contributing player on special teams.”

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Shipley isn't a player that excites fans but he's going to have a role as a kick returner, special teams contributor, two-minute drill back, and other situational uses.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Shipley isn't a player that excites fans but he's going to have a role as a kick returner, special teams contributor, and two-minute drill back.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Will Shipley is projected to make the 53-man roster as the third running back despite not developing into a real offensive option; his special teams value and status as a former draft pick who hasn't lost his job give him the edge, though there's a chance another running back could beat him out.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Projected as the third running back on the Eagles' 53-man roster; the source notes Shipley offers value on special teams and is a former draft pick who hasn't done anything to lose his job, though there's a chance another running back could beat him out for the spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Will Shipley is projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as the third running back; though he hasn't developed into a real offensive option, he offers value on special teams and is a former draft pick who hasn't done anything to lose his job.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Will Shipley is projected to make the 53-man roster as the third running back; despite not developing into a real offensive option, he offers value on special teams and hasn't done anything to lose his job as a former draft pick.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Designated as the passing down back for the Philadelphia Eagles; would play passing downs even if Saquon Barkley got injured, limiting Tank Bsby's receiving work but not his rushing opportunity.

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PositiveRoleJul 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Shipley, a 2024 4th-round pick, is part of the Eagles' crowded running back room behind Saquon Barkley.

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PositiveRoleJul 17, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Will Shipley is expected to garner a lot of pass-down opportunities in the Eagles offense in the potential absence of Saquon Barkley.

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PositiveRoleJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Will Shipley is a third-down-only running back on the Eagles, limiting his standalone fantasy value.

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PositiveRoleJun 17, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Will Shipley would serve as a backup to Tank Bigsby if Saquon Barkley goes down, handling pass protection and receiving duties.

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PositiveSleeperJun 12, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Late RB3 with all-purpose profile; would rather have him in a workhorse role than Ray Davis if Buffalo lost James Cook, indicating strong bell cow upside.

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PositiveDepth ChartMay 19, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Will Shipley is behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby in the Philadelphia backfield depth chart.

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NegativeProjectionApr 2, 2026Legendary Upside

Will Shipley is listed as a comp for EMTT Johnson's archetype, representing the running back profile JJ Zachariason sees as similar to Johnson.

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