It appears that the New York Giants’ running back Saquon Barkley avoided a major injury after going down in the Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. According to the team’s head coach Joe Judge, Barkley’s X-Rays results were “better news than it could’ve been,” although the Giants still don’t know how much time the Pro Bowler will miss.
“A little bit of a sigh of relief,” Judge described the feeling about Barkley’s injury situation.
Barkley got hurt in the first quarter of the Dallas game after stepping on cornerback Jourdan Lewis’ foot during one play. He had to be carted off the field and didn’t return to the game, causing Giants fans to worry.
While Judge didn’t detail Barkley’s injury, the reports indicated that the 24-year-old is dealing with a sprained ankle. He will reportedly miss the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams and should be week-to-week after that.
The injury is a tough blow for Barkley, considering he just got back from an ACL injury that limited him to two games last season. As a result of the injury, Barkley had a slow start in 2021 and currently has just 195 rushing yards on 54 carries. He did, however, contributed with two touchdowns on the ground and caught 14 receptions for 130 yards and a score.
Giants also saw quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Kenny Golladay go down with injuries against the Cowboys. Jones is currently in the concussion protocol, while Golladay is having additional tests on his knee.
