Saquon Barkley injury update spoils huge day for Eagles RB
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Saquon Barkley's groin injury cut short his big day against the Giants but there was a positive update the morning after the Eagles' win.
Fred Johnson -- the honorary tight end -- as Goedert calls him. The Eagles' backup tackle, who already filled in once this season to win the Eagles a game, played a crucial role in Sunday's win. This time Johnson didn't fill in for anyone, but was part of the game plan to get the Eagles run game going.
Jalen Hurts has bounced back after a tough loss to the New York Giants, leading the Eagles to two consecutive wins.
Barkley arrived in Philadelphia back in March 2024 after spending the first six seasons of his career with the very same Giants team he terrorized over the weekend. His first season in Philly was breathtaking, as Barkley racked up 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns on 5.8 yards per tote, helping lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl championship.
Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley downplayed the outside noise over a slow start to the season after a 150-yard rushing performance vs. the New York Giants.
Saquon Barkley burst free for a 65-yard touchdown on his first carry and topped 100 yards rushing for the first time this season before he left with a groin injury, the kind of setback that could derail last season's 2,