Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, battling a hamstring injury, remained a limited participant in Friday’s practice, putting his status for Monday night’s critical game against the Cowboys firmly in doubt. This isn’t the news Philly fans wanted to hear, especially with such a big rivalry game on deck.
The Injury Report Just Got Uglier
The Eagles’ injury report saw five changes, and not all of them were good. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard, who was limited on Thursday with an ankle issue, got downgraded to out of practice entirely on Friday. That’s a brutal hit for their defense. Offensive tackle Fred Johnson also popped up on the report as a limited participant due to an illness, adding another layer of concern.
Beyond Barkley and Greenard, a slew of other key players were out of practice again. That list includes defensive back Michael Carter (abdomen), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), linebacker Nolan Smith (concussion), and wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). Add to that a list of other limited participants alongside Barkley: guard Landon Dickerson (knee, pectoral), linebacker Jalyx Hunt (knee, ankle), defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (abdomen), and guard Tyler Steen (shoulder). That’s a lot of talent on the sidelines or not at full speed.
Small Victories Amidst the Chaos
It wasn’t all bad news for the Eagles, thankfully. Offensive lineman Drew Kendall (knee) and linebacker AJ Epenesa (back) both upgraded to full participation on Friday after being limited the day before. That’s a small win, at least. Additionally, offensive lineman Willie Lampkin, who missed Thursday’s session due with an illness, was able to get some limited work in on Friday.
Still, the biggest question mark hangs over Barkley. He’s hoping to make it back onto the field for that huge Monday night showdown against the Cowboys. With so many other starters sidelined or limited, the Eagles desperately need their star running back to be ready. That game is going to be a battle, and every healthy body counts.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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