Saquon Barkley injury update: NFL’s top rusher quiet on what led to exit

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returned to Sunday’s 27-13 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers after halftime, but he wouldn’t disclose what prompted his following his exit in the early second quarter.

Barkley entered the blue medical tent on the Eagles sideline but left after not spending much time there and rejoined his teammates on the sideline with his helmet on. 

Barkley’s last play prior to his exit came with about 13 minutes left in the second quarter; he was tackled by Patrick Queen following a gain of 3 yards. Backup Kenneth Gainwell filled in for the rest of the drive, which put the Eagles up 17-3.

‘It wasn’t from the hit,’ said Barkley, who finished with 65 yards on 19 carries. ‘Nothing crazy. A little minor. Just get ready for next week.’ 

The two-time Pro Bowl selection returned in the first series of the second half.

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The former New York Giants star entered with the Eagles’ single-season rushing record already in hand, a league-best 1,623 yards. He is in the first of a three-year, $37.8 million ($26 million guaranteed) deal. 

This story has been updated with new information.