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Saquon Barkley Week-to-Week With Hamstring Injury
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In Short: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is reportedly week-to-week with a hamstring injury he sustained during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is reportedly week-to-week with a hamstring injury he sustained during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Barkley was hurt on a 6-yard run in the first quarter and hobbled to the sideline, limping after the play.
The Eagles initially said Barkley was questionable to return with a hamstring injury, but he did not return to the game.
Barkley has rushed for 174 yards on 34 carries this season, though he has yet to score a touchdown.
The Eagles' running back room is now facing significant challenges as Tank Bigsby was already headed to injured reserve due to a core muscle injury suffered during the same game.
Philadelphia already had ruled out wide receiver DeVonta Smith with a hamstring injury along with linebacker Zack Baun, who has a concussion, further complicating the team's lineup.
Head coach Nick Sirianni said on Monday that Barkley's status for the Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London is to be determined.
Barkley's injury adds to the growing list of skill players sidelined for the Eagles, including Bigsby and Smith.
The Eagles' offensive struggles were evident in their 24-20 loss to the Rams, with quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing for just 93 yards.
Coach Sirianni acknowledged the need to improve execution and alignment, stating, “Comes down to very little things, executing at a high level. It comes back to alignment, connectedness to what we’re doing and everybody executing.”
What this adds
Tank Bigsby is headed to injured reserve after suffering a core muscle injury during Sunday's game against the Rams.
Barkley's injury is not considered long-term, but hamstring injuries can be stubborn and may linger, particularly for runners who rely on explosive bursts.
Background
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby is headed to injured reserve after suffering a core muscle injury during Sunday's game against the Rams.
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.
What's confirmed
- Barkley was hurt during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and did not return.
- Philadelphia already had ruled out wide receiver DeVonta Smith with a hamstring injury along with linebacker Zack Baun, who has a concussion.
- “I’m very well aware of how the fourth-down decisions go as the head coach. You go for it and you get it, great. You go for it and you don’t get it, that’s on the head coach,” Sirianni said.
What's still developing
- This is the title for the native ad It’s not looking good for the Eagles starting lineup.
- The Eagles edge rusher is expected to be day-to-day with an ankle injury.
- And hopefully Barkley is back sooner rather than later to help establish the ground game.
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- NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Jackson has "just an outside chance" of being able to play against the Falcons.
- Six months after Gnarls Barkley released their first album in 18 years, the “Crazy” duo have announced their first tour in nearly two decades.
- Saquon Barkley (shoulder), Jadarian Price (shoulder), J.K.
- At the time of publication, we're waiting for injury updates on several of these backfields, which will impact how Fantasy managers set their lineups.
- NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that the strain did not appear to be especially severe, though Barkley was still scheduled for further testing.
- Still, hamstring injuries have a stubborn way of lingering, particularly for runners whose game is built on explosive bursts.
- Sullivan called scoring his 35-yard chip "the best feeling I’ve ever experienced."
- Before Sunday's game, the most third down attempts without a conversion for the Eagles over the last 45 years was 0-for-11 in 1983 against the New York Giants.
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- WarpBeat — background on Eagles RB Bigsby Headed to IR, Barkley's Status Uncertain link
- WarpBeat — background on Saquon Barkley Out for Eagles vs. Rams With Hamstring Injury link
- NFL on NBC — video link