Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Saquon Barkley Leaves Eagles-Rams Game With Hamstring Injury
Saquon Barkley is a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.
During a game against the Los Angeles Rams, he hurt his right hamstring after a short run.
He walked off the field and went to the team doctors.
The Eagles said he was questionable to return, but they had not explained how serious the injury was.
Tank Bigsby took his place, and Will Shipley was also available.
The Eagles were already missing several other players.
The team was waiting for medical checks to learn more about Barkley’s injury.
Saquon Barkley left Philadelphia’s Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams with a right hamstring injury and was listed as questionable to return.
He pulled up after a six-yard run, went to the medical tent, and later headed to the locker room for further checks.
Barkley had two carries for eight yards and a short catch before leaving; the team had not announced the injury’s severity.
Tank Bigsby replaced Barkley, while Will Shipley was also available; Bigsby had a seven-yard first-down run before the drive stalled.
Philadelphia entered the game without DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Lane Johnson, and Zack Baun, and was scheduled to visit Jacksonville on October 11.
- Who
- Saquon Barkley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- What
- He left the game with a right hamstring injury and was questionable to return.
- When
- During Philadelphia’s Week 4 game on Sunday.
- Where
- Lincoln Financial Field, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Why
- He appeared to hurt his hamstring after a six-yard run; the severity had not been announced.
- Injury
- Right hamstring
- Game
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams, Week 4
- Status
- Questionable to return
- Barkley’s game stats before exit
- Two carries for eight yards and a short catch
- Replacement
- Tank Bigsby entered; Will Shipley was also available
- Other unavailable Eagles players
- DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Lane Johnson, and Zack Baun
- Next scheduled stop
- Jacksonville on October 11