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Saquon Barkley vows to be fearless after Week 2 stinger
Barkley promises to play fearless despite neck injury from Week 2.
In brief
Barkley promises to play fearless despite neck injury from Week 2. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he will play without fear after a neck injury from Week 2. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Barkley's Week 2 injury
Saquon Barkley suffered a neck stinger on the first play from scrimmage against the Titans in Week 2.
“I’ve had a history of [stingers] before”
Barkley's neck concerns
Barkley said he was less stable with his neck than usual and needed to strengthen it for his career.
“I probably wasn’t as great as I needed to be with my neck stability and strengthening my neck”
Barkley's MRI results
Barkley has an MRI showing no serious issues but worries about his career longevity.
“It’s good to have an MRI knowing it’s nothing, hopefully, God willing”
Barkley's recovery progress
Barkley returned to practice on Friday after being limited Thursday with a neck collar.
“I’ve been super active focusing on my lower body and longevity of my career”
Barkley's Monday game plan
Barkley will play fearless against the Bears in Week 3 after rehabbing his neck.
“I’m going to let the game come, and I’m going to go out there and play fearless”
Eagles' Week 3 challenge
The Eagles face a third-string quarterback in Chicago to move to 3-0 in Week 3.
“The Eagles are 2-0 after narrow wins against the overmatched Commanders and Titans”
At a glance
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he will play without fear after a neck injury from Week 2.
