# Eagles RB Saquon Barkley injury update

> Eagles RB Saquon Barkley returns from hamstring injury but faces new back issue in Cowboys loss.
- Title: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley injury update · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley returns from hamstring injury but faces new back issue in Cowboys loss. Eagles RB Saquon Barkley returned from hamstring injury but…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/eagles-rb-saquon-barkley-picked-up-a-new-injury-in-loss-to-cowboys-12625513
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saquon barkley, eagles, cowboys, nfl, hamstring injury, back injury, running back, cowboys loss
## Barkley returns from injury
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returned to the field after missing two games with a hamstring injury.
## Barkley's back issue
Barkley tweaked his hamstring in the first quarter, causing his back to lock up and miss time in the 38-21 loss.
## Barkley's postgame comments
Barkley downplayed the back issue, saying his hamstring came out of the game 'great' but struggled to perform.

> it's kind of the school of thought i come from i truly love this game and i feel like if you're able to go sometimes you've got to push your body to the limit
## Key takeaway

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley returned from hamstring injury but tweaked his back in Cowboys loss, limiting his game impact.