Saquon Barkley injury update
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Key Points:
- Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger injury on his first carry during the Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans and was ruled "questionable" to return.
- Barkley was hit hard by Jeffery Simmons, resulting in him favoring his left side and exiting the game after being evaluated and treated in the medical tent.
- Tank Bigsby replaced Barkley and shared carries with Will Shipley, as the Eagles have only three running backs on their roster: Barkley, Bigsby, and Shipley.
- A stinger is a mild nerve injury causing tingling and numbness in the arms and fingers, often from a stretch or pinch of nerves branching off the spinal cord.
- Bigsby, acquired in a 2025 trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars, is officially Barkley’s backup, though Shipley saw more snaps in the season opener.
