Saquon Barkley injury: Eagles star hurt vs. Rams and ruled out
Update: Saquon Barkley has now been ruled out.
The Philadelphia Eagles face an uphill fight today against the Los Angeles Rams with several key players out due to injury, including DeVonta Smith and offensive tackle Lane Johnson, who was ruled out due to personal injuries.
Now they might be without star running back Saquon Barkley.
Barkley pulled up limping after this run in the first quarter, appearing to suffer a lower-body injury:
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The running back dropped to one knee along the Rams' sideline, as Philadelphia trainers rushed across the field to check on the status of the running back:
Saquon Barkley is hurt pic.twitter.com/aI9A5SejKC
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Barkley was then spotted limping on the sideline, in obvious pain due to the lower-body injury:
Saquon with an apparent injury after the Eagles' last play.
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Barkley was then taken to the blue medical tent for further evaluation. He was later taken to the locker room by the Eagles training staff.
Update: Barkley is officially questionable to return with a hamstring injury:
#Eagles say Saquon Barkley is questionable to return with a hamstring injury. He's walked back to the locker room.
- Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 4, 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.