As if losing fullback Ben VanSumeren for the season to a torn patellar tendon on the opening kickoff against Dallas wasn't enough, the Eagles also have to deal with an injury to another running back.

Second-year pro Will Shipley sustained a broken rib against in Thursday night's season opener at the Linc, according to a report from longtime Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn , who's also with Inside The Birds.

Per Gunn, Shipley's injury coincides with the team's recent trade for Jags running back Tank Bigsby:

A broken rib – or ribs – can take a while to heal from, up to several weeks depending on the severity. The Eagles haven't given any injury updates and the first injury report for their game Sunday against the Chiefs isn't due until after Wednesday's practice.

Shipley was the No. 2 be

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