Alright, so the Eagles have a real problem brewing in their backfield, with Saquon Barkley’s Week 5 status for their game against the Jaguars in London currently up in the air. That’s a gut punch, right? Barkley left Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Rams with a hamstring injury, and head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed they’re in a holding pattern.
Eagles’ Running Back Room Is Getting Thin
Sirianni said the team won’t have a clear picture until later this week, specifically mentioning Wednesday. “We’ll see how everything responds and then have more answers for you probably Wednesday on that stuff,” Sirianni stated. It’s not just Barkley’s current hamstring issue either. He only had two carries for eight yards on Sunday before getting hurt. Plus, the guy already missed most of Week 2 with a stinger. So far this season, Barkley’s put up 36 carries for 182 yards, but you have to wonder about his durability right now.
What’s Left in the Backfield? Not Much.
Here’s where it gets even tougher for Philly fans: it’s not just Saquon. Tank Bigsby is also sidelined, set for core muscle surgery after he got hurt against the Rams. Ouch. That means the Eagles are already seriously shorthanded at running back. The only healthy back on their 53-man roster right now? Will Shipley. Talk about being in a bind. Sirianni knows how crucial Barkley is, saying, “I know he’ll do everything he can do to get himself back, and obviously, he’s a great player and a great teammate. We always need him on the field.” And they sure do need him, especially with practically no one else available.
We’ll be waiting to hear more from the Eagles on Wednesday about Barkley’s status. With a Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars in London looming, this backfield situation is going to be a massive storyline for Philly. They need answers fast.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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