Saquon Barkley, Week 3
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A stinger grossly shortened Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's day against the Titans in Week 2.
The Philadelphia Eagles received some good injury news after a difficult week for the offense. Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith have been cleared to play Monday night against Chicago, giving Jalen Hurts two of his main weapons.
Saquon Barkley was suited up and warming up as the Philadelphia Eagles began practice Thursday, an encouraging sight after he suffered a stinger against the Tennessee Titans.
The Eagles will have wide receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley on Monday night.
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley still dealing with stinger
Barkley suffered a stinger – a nerve injury in his neck – on the first play of the game, which the Eagles went on to win 24-20. It’s not an injury players generally return from in the same game, but Barkley played 11 snaps in the second half and carried the ball three times for nine yards.
Barkley (shoulder) said Thursday that his MRI "went well" when asked about his chances of playing in Monday's game at Chicago, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Eagles RB Sqauon Barkley seems on track to play after full practice
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