Will Saquon Barkley play against the Carolina Panthers today? Latest injury update on the Philadelphia Eagles' popular star

The Philadelphia Eagles have recorded a slow run on the field in the new season as the team battles through an injury plagued roster. Though the Philadelphia Eagles started the new season strong with two consecutive victories, narrowly defeating the Washington Commanders (24–22) and the Tennessee Titans (24–20), they have since suffered three straight defeats. The team has now recorded consecutive losses against the Chicago Bears (7–27), the Los Angeles Rams (20–24), and the Jacksonville Jaguars (17–19). Ahead of the clash against the Carolina Panthers, all eyes remain on Saquon Barkley.Is Saquon Barkley fit enough to take the field for the Philadelphia Eagles as the team prepares to go against the Carolina Panthers?No, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star player Saquon Barkley will not play today. The team have officially ruled him out for today's Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers due to a right hamstring injury.Apart from Saquon Barkley, starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot in his calf.Joining him on the sidelines are star running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring), defensive back Michael Carter II (abdomen), and edge rusher Jalyx Hunt (knee/ankle), who have all been ruled out.The Philadelphia Eagles have also announced that guard Landon Dickerson (knee), cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee), and tight ends Grant Calcaterra (back) and Eli Stowers (quad) will also sit out today after not being activated from injured reserve. On the defensive front, outside linebacker A.J. Epenesa (back) is officially out while center Drew Kendall (knee) remains the team's only active questionable player on the report.Saquon Barkley’s injury history and what really happened to him on the fieldThe Philadelphia Eagles’ star player Saquon Barkley suffered the injury during the Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams which forced him to miss the subsequent London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Saquon Barkley did not practice at all this week. He missed every single team practice session leading up to today's game due to his hamstring injury.The Philadelphia Eagles officially ruled him out on Friday marking this being his second consecutive game that he would be missing out on.A few days ago, the Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reflected on Saquon Barkley’s situation as he said the star player will "do everything he can do to get himself back."Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni added, "Obviously, he's a great player and a great teammate," Sirianni said. "We always need him on the field."As per reports, the team expects Saquon Barkley will be healthy enough to return for the Monday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on October 26.For now, all eyes remain on the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 6 clash.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.