Saquon Barkley ruled out of Eagles' Week 6 game with hamstring injury
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, while wide receiver DeVonta Smith is expected back.
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What happened
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers with a hamstring injury. The hamstring problem was first suffered in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith is likely to return for the game.
Why it matters
Barkley's absence leaves the Eagles' backfield depleted for Week 6. The Eagles and Panthers are both entering the week with two wins.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 7:45 PM ET: Barkley was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith was reported likely to return.
- Oct 17, 7:31 AM ET: Barkley was confirmed not to play in Week 6, with the hamstring injury originally suffered against the Los Angeles Rams.
Coverage
- Panthers vs. Eagles bold predictions for NFL Week 6 (Yahoo Sports)
- Saquon Barkley Injury Update: Eagles RB’s Week 6 Status Revealed (Yahoo Sports)
- Eagles' beat-up backfield loses Barkley, Shipley; Smith likely to return (Tim McManus)
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