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Saquon Barkley Out for Eagles vs. Rams With Hamstring Injury
Confirmed
In Short: Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury.
Star running back Saquon Barkley was ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a hamstring injury during the first quarter.
Barkley was hurt on a six-yard run and left the field gingerly, eventually heading to the locker room with the help of trainers.
The Eagles initially listed Barkley as questionable but later announced he would not return.
Barkley's absence leaves a significant void in the Eagles' offense, as he is considered the engine of their attack.
Philadelphia's offense struggled without Barkley, managing only 104 rushing yards on 27 attempts.
Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley took over running back duties, but Bigsby also suffered an apparent lower body injury late in the game.
The Eagles' defense provided good field position, but the offense failed to capitalize, particularly on third downs.
Head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts acknowledged the need for improvement, with Hurts emphasizing the importance of better execution.
The Eagles led 20-10 late in the game but failed to score a crucial touchdown, leading to a 24-20 loss.
Barkley's injury timeline and severity remain unclear, leaving his availability for future games unresolved.
Philadelphia's offensive struggles were compounded by the absence of key players like wide receiver DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert.
The Eagles' loss marks the first time they have lost when leading by double digits in the final five minutes since 2018.
What this adds
The Eagles' official game updates did not provide a specific timetable for Barkley's return.
Barkley's injury is the second time this season he has left a game early due to injury.
What's confirmed
- Star running back Saquon Barkley pulled up lame on a notable run against the Los Angeles Rams, and the team has now revealed what he’s dealing with.
- Update : Saquon Barkley ruled out vs. Rams, per the team.
- Right now, a lot of Eagles fans are waiting with bated breath.
- Saquon Barkley came off the field gingerly after a notable run, tried to work through it on the sideline, and eventually headed to the locker room.
- The Philadelphia Eagles just got the kind of news no Eagles fan wanted.
- However, he eventually had to head back to the locker room, and Philadelphia followed with an official injury update shortly after.
- Barkley made the walk back to the locker room alongside Big Dom, and that walk alone was enough to make the entire fan base hold its breath.
- There is no question that Barkley is one of the most important players on this roster.
- He’s the engine of the Eagles’ offense, and any stretch of this game against the Rams without him changes the complexion of how Philly can attack.
- Saquon Barkley’s afternoon against the Los Angeles Rams ended early Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles ruled their star running back out with a hamstring injury.
- According to the Eagles’ official game updates, Barkley exited after a six-yard run in the first quarter.
- He subsequently showed he could produce in a smaller role behind Barkley.
What's still developing
- Barkley grabbed his right hamstring, as trainers walked with him to the blue tent.
- “ Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has been downgraded to out, Eagles say,” as reported by Andrew DiCecco of Inside The Birds.
- The fact that Barkley appeared to suffer a non-contact injury and was unable to return for the rest of the drive only raises fears for the Eagles, who also missed Barkley for the majority of Week 2.
- So far, Barkley hasn’t been able to get off to the start he hoped for in 2026.
- On a first-and-10 run play, Saquon Barkley ran out of bounds and came back hobbling and grabbing at his hamstring.
- Barkley pulled up limping after this run in the first quarter, appearing to suffer a lower-body injury: The running back dropped to one knee along the Rams’ sideline, as Philadelphia trainers rushed across the field to check on the status of the running back: Barkley was then spotted limping on the sideline, in obvious pain due to the lower-body injury: Barkley was then taken to the blue medical tent for further evaluation.
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- Barkley began limping after a 6-yard run and then hobbled to the sideline.
- Barkley's latest ailment marks the second game this year in which he's left early with an injury.
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- According to the Eagles' official game updates, Barkley exited after a notable run and showed initial signs of trying to work through the injury on the sideline.
- After a trip to the medical tent, Barkley went inside with trainers.