The Eagles may be getting a badly needed lift just in time for Monday Night Football against the Cowboys.
After six weeks that have gone sideways for Philadelphia, there’s finally some positive injury news bubbling up around Saquon Barkley. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Barkley is expected to return to practice on Thursday, which is the team’s first session of the week before the primetime matchup.
“Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is expected to return to practice today and is in line to play Monday against the Cowboys, sources say,” Garafolo reports.
That doesn’t lock Barkley into the lineup for Week 7, but it’s a strong sign the Eagles could have him back when they face their NFC East rivals.
Philadelphia enters the game at 2-4, and while the season has already gone badly in a lot of ways, the division is still sitting there for the taking in a weak NFC East. A win over Dallas would give a Tanner McKee-led team a much-needed start in that chase.
The timing matters because the Eagles’ offense could use the help. The running game has been rough all season, and Barkley’s injury problems have been a major reason why.
He’s only managed two full games, missed two more entirely, and was forced out early in two others. His latest issue, a hamstring injury, kept him out of Weeks 5 and 6.
Now, with a Thursday practice return in sight, Barkley appears to be moving toward a game-day comeback just when the Eagles need a spark.
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