Eagles head coach provides update on Saquon Barkley's injury status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's status for Week 5 against the Jaguars remains uncertain after he left the previous game with a hamstring injury. Head coach Nick Sirianni indicated that further information will be available on Wednesday, as Barkley undergoes treatment. He had limited activity in the recent game against the Rams, recording only two carries for eight yards. Additionally, the Eagles face challenges in the backfield, as Tank Bigsby will undergo core muscle surgery, leaving Will Shipley as the only healthy running back on the roster.
- •Barkley left the Rams game early with a hamstring injury.
- •Sirianni expects more clarity on Barkley's status by Wednesday.
- •Tank Bigsby is set for surgery, complicating the running back situation.
- •Will Shipley is the only healthy running back currently on the roster.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Sirianni: More answers Wednesday on Saquon Barkley's status
"Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's status for Week 5's game against the Jaguars in London is up in the air.
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