Eagles are repeating history with Saquon Barkley after their Jalen Hurts mistake

Inside the Iggles' Anthony Miller argues that the Philadelphia Eagles risk repeating past injury management mistakes by playing running back Saquon Barkley in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders. Miller compares Barkley's situation to quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was ruled out for the season after playing through a blood clot that traveled to his lungs. Barkley enters the matchup without an injury designation despite battling recent stinger, hamstring, and back issues.

Miller contends that the Eagles should prioritize Barkley's long-term health rather than letting him play hurt during a struggling 2-5 season. Barkley was limited to 10 plays in Philadelphia's Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, noticeably struggling between snaps. With key players like DeVonta Smith already sidelined, the writer urges team leadership to intervene and rest Barkley.