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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley continued to be limited in Friday's practice session as he deals with a hamstring injury, leaving his status for Monday night's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys uncertain. The team is hopeful that Barkley can suit up for the divisional showdown.
The Eagles made several adjustments to their injury report, with five changes overall. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard, who was limited on Thursday, was downgraded to out of practice due to an ankle issue. Offensive tackle Fred Johnson was newly added as a limited participant because of an illness.
On a positive note, offensive lineman Drew Kendall (knee) and linebacker AJ Epenesa (back) were full participants on Friday after being limited the previous day. Offensive lineman Willie Lampkin, who missed Thursday's session due to illness, returned in a limited capacity.
Several players remained sidelined for the second consecutive day: defensive back Michael Carter (abdomen), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), linebacker Nolan Smith (concussion), and wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle).
Joining Barkley as limited participants were guard Landon Dickerson (knee, pectoral), linebacker Jonathan Greenard (ankle), linebacker Jalyx Hunt (knee, ankle), defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (abdomen), and guard Tyler Steen (shoulder).
Key Analysis
The Eagles' injury report is a mixed bag as they prepare for a critical NFC East battle. While the return of Kendall and Epenesa to full practice is encouraging, the downgrade of Greenard and the absence of key contributors like Goedert and DeVonta Smith raise concerns. Barkley's hamstring issue will be closely monitored, as his presence in the backfield could be pivotal against the Cowboys. The team will need to rely on depth and resilience to compensate for the mounting injuries.
Originally reported by nbcsports.