Saquon Barkley Injury Update
As of October 27, 2025, Saquon Barkley is questionable after exiting Sunday’s win over the Giants with a groin injury late in the third quarter. He did not play in the fourth. Barkley returned to the sideline after the medical tent, helmet in hand, but did not re-enter the game; initial reports from head coach Nick Sirianni say they’ll reassess after the Eagles’ Week 9 bye. The official team release listed him as questionable to return with a groin issue, per Fox’s Erin Andrews and NBC Philadelphia’s Leslie Gudel.
The Eagle Times, posting on X through @_TheEagleTimes, reported that Saquon Barkley suffered a groin injury and will not return to the game.
What Happened to Saquon Barkley?
Barkley broke off a 28-yard run at the end of the third quarter versus the Giants (Sunday, October 26, 2025). He was seen limping and immediately went to the medical tent camera showed him shaking his head as he left the field.
The injury was later classified as a groin issue by the Eagles’ medical staff (“Saquon Barkley has a groin injury, return questionable” team press box announcement, 3:56 PM ET). After a breakout start (150 rushing yards, 65-yard TD), he did not return. Tank Bigsby replaced him for the rest of the game. On Pattison, posting on X via @OnPattison, reported that Saquon Barkley said the groin injury that kept him out of Sunday’s game is “nothing crazy,” according to @MikeGarafolo.
Current Status & Practice Reports
There is no new practice report as the Eagles are on their bye. Barkley’s latest designation is “questionable” with a groin injury. He finished with 18 touches, 174 total yards, and two TDs. After the game, Sirianni told ESPN’s Tim McManus: “If it was close, probably could’ve gone back in, but we wanted to be safe.” Dr. Jesse Morse, posting on X as @DrJesseMorse, shared that Saquon Barkley is dealing with a groin injury and has until November 10th to recover.
Barkley himself told Eliot Shorr-Parks that he expects to be available after the bye week for the Packers game. His status will be reevaluated throughout the bye week using daily rehab benchmarks; if he remains limited in next week’s sessions, he’ll likely be a game-time decision again.
Expected Return Timeline
The Eagles’ next game is Monday night, Week 10, at Green Bay (November 10, 2025). Both Barkley and coaches say the “plan” is for him to be back after the bye; there’s no official medical clearance, but “he’s optimistic,” per ESPN’s McManus and team sources. If his groin responds well to rest, he’ll likely resume full practice the week of the game. If not, he could miss one maybe two weeks, but barring a setback, IR is not on the table.
Disclaimer:
This article provides the latest updates on Saquon Barkley’s injury status based on publicly available sources and official NFL reports. Information can change rapidly; always check official team announcements for the most current and accurate details before making health, betting, or fantasy decisions.
