Nick Sirianni on Saquon Barkley: "We tried to be smart with him"
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Key Points:
- Eagles running back Saquon Barkley aggravated a hamstring injury on his first carry in Week 7 against the Cowboys, after missing two games due to the same issue.
- Coach Nick Sirianni stated Barkley was on a pitch count with constant monitoring, emphasizing the player's toughness and desire to play despite the injury.
- Barkley played fewer snaps than initially planned and eventually left the game with a back injury, complicating his health status.
- The timing of Barkley's return raises questions about whether the Eagles rushed him back to increase trade value before the deadline.
- Barkley’s injury concerns, combined with other available running backs like Jonathan Taylor, may reduce the Eagles' chances of securing significant trade offers.
