Saquon Barkley injury update leads the Philadelphia Eagles’ latest health news after the star running back left Sunday’s game with a hamstring issue. According to the NFL Network, the injury is not considered long-term and Barkley is viewed as week-to-week.
Barkley was hurt on a first-quarter run during Philadelphia’s 24-20 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams. He had two carries for eight yards before exiting and did not return.
Saquon Barkley injury update eases immediate concerns
Following Barkley’s departure, Tank Bigsby took over in the backfield. The 2023 third-round pick, acquired by Philadelphia in a trade from Jacksonville last September, produced 344 rushing yards at 5.9 yards per carry after joining the Eagles last season.
He entered Week 4 with 36 yards and a touchdown on 14 attempts, then added 14 carries for 55 yards against the Rams.
Bigsby was injured in the fourth quarter and will be placed on injured reserve for core muscle surgery, the team indicated. His move to IR sidelines him for at least four weeks, making Nov. 8 against the New York Giants the earliest possible return date.
The positive outlook on Barkley takes on added importance with Bigsby out.
If Barkley is unavailable in Week 5, rookie Will Shipley could see an expanded role. Shipley logged six carries for 23 yards in Week 4, the second-highest rushing total for the team.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts added five rushes for 18 yards.
Philadelphia sits near the middle of the league in total rushing yards at 436 and near the bottom in rushing touchdowns with two.
The offense is also navigating injuries to wide receiver DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert, reducing options for Hurts.
Through three games in 2026, Barkley has rushed for 174 yards at 5.1 yards per carry but is still looking for his first touchdown of the season.
The 29-year-old posted 3,145 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns over his first two seasons with Philadelphia, including a 2,000-yard campaign in 2024 that coincided with a Super Bowl title.
The Eagles dropped to 2-2 with the loss to the Rams, their second straight defeat after a 27-7 setback to the Chicago Bears in Week 3. They opened the season with wins over the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans.
Philadelphia faces the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5, a challenging matchup if Barkley remains week-to-week and unavailable.
College football Week 5 odds are also in focus for bettors weighing injuries and form, similar to how the Eagles’ situation may affect expectations, as seen in coverage of College football Week 5 odds.