Eagles hope to have Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith back against Panthers

The Philadelphia Eagles are optimistic about the potential return of Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith for their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. Both players are recovering from hamstring injuries, with Smith having missed the last two games and Barkley exiting early in Week 4. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni expressed hopefulness regarding the pair's participation, contingent on their progress during practice this week. The absence of Barkley and Smith has coincided with a three-game losing streak for the team, who has struggled offensively in their absence. A healthier offense could provide the necessary boost after averaging just 18.3 points in games without Smith and limited contributions from Barkley.

• 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles are hopeful Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith can return vs. Panthers