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The Philadelphia Eagles are struggling with injuries at their running back position after Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. With backup Tank Bigsby already on injured reserve, the team will rely on fourth-stringer Dameon Pierce and fifth-stringer Carson Steele. The article highlights the Eagles' overall offensive struggles, ranking 28th in passing yards per game and 22nd in rushing yards per game, exacerbated by their current injuries and recent coaching changes.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-12,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
During a 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London, Eagles' running back Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia and had to exit during the second quarter. Shipley was starting due to Saquon Barkley's hamstring injury. With backup Tank Bigsby already on injured reserve (IR), the team's running back depth is severely depleted. Fourth-stringer Dameon Pierce, alongside Shipley, managed only 20 yards on 16 carries, with Shipley scoring a touchdown before getting injured. The Eagles now have to rely on Pierce and fifth-string Carson Steele. Additionally, the team added four more injuries by Monday: offensive lineman Tyler Steen (shoulder), defensive back Michael Carter II (abdomen), and linebacker Jalyx Hunt (ankle, knee). These mounting injuries are affecting the Eagles' performance, particularly as their defense struggled to keep them in the game despite impressive efforts.
Written for “Eagles Running Back Injuries” on 2026-10-12,
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The Eagles’ running back room is growing more barren by the week.
asserted
room → grow → week
During what eventually was a 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London, running back Will Shipley, who started in place of Saquon Barkley (hamstring), suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia and exited during the second quarter on Sunday.
asserted
who → start → Sunday
With that new reality and backup Tank Bigsby already on IR, the Eagles’ running back injuries are piling up fast.
asserted
injuries → pile → IR
On Sunday, fourth-stringer Dameon Pierce and Shipley combined for 20 yards on 16 carries.
asserted
Pierce → combine → carries
The latter scored a touchdown in the first half to put the Eagles on the board.
asserted
latter → score → board
The team will be forced to turn to Pierce and 23-year-old fifth-stringer Carson Steele.
asserted
team → force → Pierce
By Monday, the Philadelphia added four more injuries — offensive lineman Tyler Steen (shoulder), defensive back Michael Carter II (abdomen), linebacker Jalyx Hunt (ankle, knee) and Shipley.
asserted
Philadelphia → add → injuries
The latter three were ruled out in-game.
asserted
three → rule → game
At one point while on offense, the Eagles played with just one member of their Day 1 offensive line on Sunday, per The Athletic.
asserted
Eagles → play → Athletic
The offensive side of the ball is where Philadelphia needs the most help, as their defense impressed against the Jags and kept them in the game with several goal-line stops.
asserted
defense → need → stops
The Eagles rank only ahead of the 0-5 Titans in total net yards per game (262.2), sit 28th in passing yards per game (170.6) and 22nd in rushing yards per game (91.6).
asserted
Eagles → rank → game
They have not scored a second-half touchdown since their Week 2 win over the Titans.
asserted
They → score → Titans
It’s the Eagles’ first season under offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
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It → ’ → Mannion
With the game on the line, Hurts led his offense down the field for a successful field goal to take a 17-16 lead.
asserted
Hurts → lead → lead
However, the Eagles left eight seconds on the clock for the Jaguars to return the kick, which led to furious reactions on the sideline.
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which → leave → sideline
Jacksonville ran it back for 53 yards that set up Cam Little for a hero 57-yard field goal to win.
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that → run → goal
Nick Sirianni took blame for the decision and it’s clear the team still has much to figure out regardless of injuries.
The Eagles head home to host the Panthers in Week 6 followed by the Cowboys in Week 7.
asserted
Eagles → take → Week
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