Philly fans are holding their breath today after Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was limited in Thursday’s practice, a development that’s got everyone watching. This dude took a stinger in Sunday’s game against the Titans, and even though he told everyone he expected to be good to go for Week 3, seeing him limited with that specific injury is a gut punch. What’s even crazier? Reports say Barkley was out there wearing a **cowboy collar**. Seriously, a cowboy collar! That’s not something you see every day, and it screams “precaution” louder than a foghorn. It might be a good sign for his availability for Monday night’s game against the Bears, but it sure isn’t a sign he’s 100 percent.
The Injury Bug Is Hitting Hard in Philly
It’s not just Barkley, either. The Eagles’ injury report looked like a nightmare before Christmas. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who’s a huge weapon, was a no-show at practice because of a hamstring issue. Tight end Dallas Goedert couldn’t practice either, dealing with a knee injury. And if that wasn’t enough, fellow running backs Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) also sat out. That’s a *lot* of key offensive pieces on the sidelines, and it’s got to be a concern for their coaching staff. Losing that many playmakers, especially two more running backs, puts immense pressure on everyone else.
Who Else Is Nursing Injuries?
The defense isn’t immune from this early season grind. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was limited with a wrist problem, which is never good for an interior lineman. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard had a pec issue, and safety Drew Mukuba was also limited with a knee injury. These are all guys who make a big difference, and having them less than full strength is a problem. The only real good news on the entire report was offensive guard Tyler Steen, who actually had full participation despite a shoulder concern. They’ll need him to hold strong if their skill players are banged up.
With a Monday night showdown against the Bears coming up fast, the Eagles are facing some serious questions. Will Saquon be ready to roll, or will that cowboy collar signal a reduced workload? With so many other starters dinged up or out, this team is going to need every able body they’ve got if they want to get the job done under the lights. It’s going to be a nail-biter of a week to see who suits up.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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