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Eagles RB Barkley won’t return vs. Rams due to hamstring injury

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Rams with a hamstring injury.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 7:27 PM
Eagles RB Barkley won’t return vs. Rams due to hamstring injury
Key Things to Know
  • Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was ruled out against the Rams due to a hamstring injury.
  • Barkley suffered the injury on a 6-yard carry early in the first quarter before heading inside with trainers.
  • Running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley assumed backfield duties in Barkley's absence.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a hamstring injury. Barkley pulled up and limped toward the sideline following a 6-yard run to the left side early in the first quarter, subsequently heading to the locker room with trainers after a medical tent evaluation.

With Barkley sidelined, running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley took over backfield duties for Philadelphia. Barkley entered the contest with 174 rushing yards on 34 carries and had previously missed part of the Eagles' Week 2 matchup against the Tennessee Titans due to a stinger.

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