Saquon Barkley Suffers Injury in Return Against Cowboys

Saquon Barkley, running back for the Eagles, sustained a hamstring injury during his first carry in the Week 4 matchup against the Rams. After missing two games, he aggravated the injury in the Week 7 game against the Cowboys.

Following the loss to Dallas, coach Nick Sirianni addressed the decision to play Barkley, noting that he was monitored closely and was on a pitch count. Sirianni emphasized the importance of player health and stated that they believed Barkley was ready to return, although he had to manage his pace during the game.

Barkley left the game with what was reported as a back injury, complicating the Eagles' potential to trade him before the upcoming deadline, especially with other running backs like Jonathan Taylor possibly available.