Saquon Barkley's Ankle 'Tweak' Should Worry Eagles
Summary
Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles' running back, appeared to twist his left foot or ankle during a practice, causing concern about his health ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Barkley will turn 30 near the Super Bowl if the Eagles advance, and running backs often face decline in performance around that age.Key Facts
- Saquon Barkley tweaked his left foot or ankle during a Philadelphia Eagles practice.
- Barkley's cleat came off as trainers checked his injury, and it stayed off while he remained on the field.
- The injury's severity is unclear, but there is hope it will not keep him off the field.
- Barkley will be in his ninth NFL season in 2026 and will turn 30 near the Super Bowl.
- Running backs typically decline in performance after age 30.
- Only a few running backs over 30 still play at a high level; Derrick Henry is a notable exception.
- Barkley had a torn ACL in 2020 but otherwise has avoided serious injuries.
- Since joining the Eagles, Barkley has had more carries per season than most years with the New York Giants.
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