Eagles' Saquon Barkley Out for Week 6 Against Panthers

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without running back Saquon Barkley for their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers due to a hamstring injury. This marks another setback for the team, which is also missing quarterback Jalen Hurts, sidelined by a superficial blood clot in his calf.

Barkley has been dealing with his injury since the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, where he left the game early. He did not practice this week, leading to the team's decision to rule him out for the upcoming match. His absence is significant for an Eagles offense that relies on his ability to generate explosive plays.

With Barkley unavailable, Dameon Pierce is expected to take on a larger role in the game plan, especially with Tanner McKee starting in place of Hurts. The Eagles also placed running back Will Shipley on injured reserve, further depleting their depth at the position. The team aims to halt a three-game losing streak, but the absence of both Barkley and Hurts complicates their efforts.