Saquon Barkley, that three-time Pro Bowler, is expecting to suit up and play for the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 3 clash against the Chicago Bears on Monday. This news drops just days after he went down with a stinger in Week 2. Seriously, the guy took a shot and bounced back.
The Scare and the Comeback
That injury hit early in Sunday’s 24-20 nail-biter win over the Tennessee Titans. We all saw him heading to the locker room for a bit. You gotta wonder what was going through everyone’s head when a player like Barkley is off the field. But he came back, showing that tough-as-nails mentality. Even if his workload was limited after returning, finishing with just four carries for nine yards, he was back in the fight.
Cleared for Takeoff
So, how’s he ready to roll for Monday night? NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport dropped the news that Barkley received “good MRI results” before hitting practice on Thursday, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s the kind of update that makes you breathe a sigh of relief. For Eagles fans, seeing their star running back out there, getting reps in practice, it’s gotta feel huge after that Week 2 scare. It speaks volumes about his recovery and maybe even his pain tolerance, that he’s already back at it.
With Barkley expecting to play, the Eagles offense gets a massive boost heading into that Week 3 matchup. Chicago’s defense is gonna have their hands full trying to contain a three-time Pro Bowl talent who just got cleared for action. You know he’s gonna be looking to make a statement after that limited Week 2 performance. Get ready, Bears.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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