NFL Doctor’s Saquon Barkley Injury Assessment Is Not What Eagles Fans Want To Hear

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

The Eagles suffered a devastating offensive blow after star running back Saquon Barkley exited today’s game with an injury.

The elite playmaker suffered an apparent right hamstring injury early in the first quarter against the Rams. Following an interception by the defense, Barkley took a handoff to the left side for a six-yard gain. He noticeably pulled up, limping along the sideline, and immediately rubbed the back of his upper leg.

Consequently, the star runner took a knee on the turf while the team’s medical staff rushed over. Barkley managed to walk gingerly into the blue sideline medical tent under his own power for evaluation. After a brief assessment, trainers escorted the explosive running back straight back to the home locker room.

The NFL Doctor’s Update on Saquon Barkley Is Brutal

NFL expert Dr. David J. Chao, as he always does, shared his professional medical analysis on Twitter regarding Saquon Barkley’s right hamstring injury.

The former NFL team physician directly blamed the wet weather conditions in Philadelphia. He explained that the slick, rainy field conditions typically protect football players from sustaining dangerous knee injuries.

Consequently, the slippery surface prevents player cleats from locking tightly into the stadium turf during sharp cuts. The distinct downside of these damp environments is that athletes become far more prone to soft-tissue strains. Chao diagnosed Barkley with an apparent right hamstring strain stemming from poor footing early in the game.

Furthermore, he explicitly noted that Saquon Barkley won’t be available for next week’s London game.

The Eagles officially announced that their leading offensive weapon is questionable to return to the contest.