Eagles Week 9 injury report vs. Giants: Saquon Barkley still battling through hamstring issue

Saquon Barkley is preparing to face his former team, but the Philadelphia Eagles running back is not entering Week 9 with a clean bill of health. Barkley continues to manage hamstring and back injuries after missing Wednesday's practice and participating on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.

The encouraging development for Philadelphia is his game status. Barkley received no injury designation and is available for Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants . His restricted practice schedule reflects ongoing injury management rather than an official questionable or doubtful designation.

That distinction matters for an Eagles offense missing several receiving options. Philadelphia has ruled out six players, including DeVonta Smith , Dontayvion Wicks and Britain Covey, while quarterback Tanner McKee remains questionable. Barkley's availability offers some stability amid another challenging week of personnel adjustments.

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Saquon Barkley cleared to play despite lingering injuries

Barkley's practice progression followed a familiar pattern: time off early in the week, followed by limited work as the Eagles prepared for another divisional matchup. He has continued playing through the hamstring and back issues, including last Sunday's loss at Washington, when he scored a rushing touchdown.

His production against the Commanders illustrated both his value and the limitations surrounding Philadelphia's ground game. Barkley finished with 13 carries for 30 yards and a touchdown, adding a 24-yard reception. Those numbers followed a seven-carry, 62-yard performance against Dallas in Week 7.

Through six appearances this season, Barkley has accumulated 274 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 56 attempts. His 4.9-yard average shows he can still produce efficiently overall, but his recent workloads have been considerably smaller than the volume associated with his most productive Philadelphia stretch.

For perspective, Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards during his first Eagles season in 2024 and followed that with 1,140 yards in 2025. This year's interrupted availability has made establishing that same rhythm more difficult.

The Giants matchup adds a familiar opponent, but the central issue is workload rather than sentiment. Clearance to play does not establish how many touches Barkley will receive or whether Philadelphia will distribute more opportunities elsewhere. The final injury report confirms availability, not an unrestricted role.

Eagles rule out six as other injured starters progress

Smith's hamstring injury and Wicks' ankle issue leave Philadelphia without two important receivers. Covey is also out with a knee injury. All three missed every practice this week, limiting the offense's receiving depth before Sunday's game.

The remaining confirmed absences are linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who has hamstring and quadriceps injuries, defensive back Michael Carter II, who is dealing with an abdomen injury, and cornerback Jonathan Jones, who has a hamstring issue. Each recorded three consecutive missed practices.

McKee's rib injury remains another situation to monitor. He practiced fully Wednesday before being limited Thursday and Friday and carries the Eagles' lone questionable designation. Philadelphia has already announced that Joe Milton will start against New York.

Elsewhere, kicker Jake Elliott and outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard advanced from limited participation to full practices Friday. Jalyx Hunt remained limited throughout the week with knee and ankle injuries but received no game designation.

Zack Baun, Markel Bell, Jordan Davis, Landon Dickerson, Dallas Goedert, Kenny Moore II and Moro Ojomo practiced fully throughout the supplied report. Jordan Mailata's listed sessions were also full, although his Friday entry is missing. None carries a listed game designation, providing encouragement around an otherwise depleted roster.