Saquon Barkley admits his body is holding him back

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley acknowledged after a loss to the Commanders that back and hamstring injuries are holding him back physically. Despite hurting his back in Week 7 against the Cowboys, Barkley played against Washington on Sunday, scoring a three-yard touchdown on 13 carries for 30 yards while playing 22 snaps.

Alexis Chassen of Bleeding Green Nation argues that the Eagles should consider temporarily shutting Barkley down to let his body heal properly. With the team reportedly not planning to move him ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, the writer contends that managing his health is critical for his future in Philadelphia.