The Eagles needed better news on Saquon Barkley, and they got at least some of it Monday.
After Barkley left Philadelphia’s 24-20 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams with a hamstring injury, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the issue does not appear to be serious. Rapoport said, "Saquon Barkley left early in the game with a hamstring injury and was not able to return," and added, "The severity of this injury will be determined by tests today at the outset. It does not seem to be overly serious, but we will see for Saquon how long he's going to be out and when he is able to return."
Barkley’s exit came at a bad time for an Eagles team that had already watched a 10-point lead disappear late against the Rams. Once he was out, Philadelphia lost one of its best ways to keep the offense on schedule and open up easier looks for Jalen Hurts.
Tank Bigsby handled 14 carries for 55 yards after Barkley left, while Will Shipley added six carries for 23 yards. That’s not the same kind of threat Barkley brings when he’s rolling.
Through three games, Barkley has 182 rushing yards on 36 carries, good for 5.1 yards per attempt. He’s been a key piece of Philadelphia’s early-season offense, and his presence gives the Eagles the kind of balanced attack that can change the tone of a drive in a hurry.
For now, though, the bigger story is the injury itself. The initial read is encouraging, and if Rapoport’s report proves accurate, Barkley may not be sidelined for long.
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