Eagles face Panthers without Saquon Barkley, three players return
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles will play against the Carolina Panthers without running back Saquon Barkley, who is sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is also out with a calf injury. However, wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, along with linebacker Jonathan Greenard, are active after recovering from various injuries. Philadelphia's injury report lists several additional players who will not participate, as the team seeks to end a three-game losing streak. Tanner McKee is set to make his first start of the season in Hurts’ absence.
- •Saquon Barkley out with a hamstring injury
- •Jalen Hurts also ruled out due to a calf injury
- •DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Jonathan Greenard will play
- •Eagles looking to snap a three-game losing streak
- •Tanner McKee makes first start of the season
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley Ruled Out as Eagles Face Another Major Offensive Setback
- 9:53 PMESPN — Eagles' beat-up backfield loses Barkley, Shipley; Smith likely to return
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley ruled out for Week 6
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley ruled out as Eagles get three key players back
"Philadelphia Will Be Without Its Star Running Back Again The Philadelphia Eagles will be without star running back Saquon Barkley for Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers after the team officially ruled him out with a hamstring injury. Barkley’s absence is another significant setback for Philadelphia, which is already dealing with quarterback Jalen…
"Eagles RB Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury, but it appears WR DeVonta Smith will return.
"The Eagles ruled out Saquon Barkley against Carolina, but DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks and Jonathan Greenard will play
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 10:47 PMSaquon Barkley Ruled Out as Eagles Face Another Major Offensive Setback
Philadelphia Will Be Without Its Star Running Back Again The Philadelphia Eagles will be without star running back Saquon Barkley for Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers after the team officially ruled him out with a hamstring injury. Barkley’s absence is another significant setback for Philadelphia, which is already dealing with quarterback Jalen…
- ESPNOct 16, 2026, 9:53 PMEagles' beat-up backfield loses Barkley, Shipley; Smith likely to return
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury, but it appears WR DeVonta Smith will return.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 8:42 PMSaquon Barkley ruled out for Week 6
The Eagles' run game will be down their star in Week 6.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 8:16 PMSaquon Barkley ruled out as Eagles get three key players back
The Eagles ruled out Saquon Barkley against Carolina, but DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks and Jonathan Greenard will play
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