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Will Shipley Dealing With Fractured Rib
Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley (rib) reportedly suffered a fractured rib in the season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday, according to sources. This makes Monday's acquisition of RB Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars make more sense, but in addition to depth behind starter Saquon Barkley, Bigsby can also help the Eagles out on special teams as a kickoff returner. It's unclear how much time Shipley will miss, but he probably will not be able to suit up in Week 2 in a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, and when he does return, he may no longer be the direct backup to Barkley. The 23-year-old only carried the ball three times for 26 yards in Week 1 before he suffered his fractured rib on a kick return late in the first half. In addition to Bigsby, the Eagles have AJ Dillon as backfield depth.
Source: Derrick Gunn
Source: Derrick Gunn
