Saquon Barkley appears set to miss his second straight game in Week 4 as he deals with a high ankle sprain.
The New York Giants running back showed up as doubtful on the team’s final injury report for the Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Barkley suffered the injury in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. Initially reported as a low ankle sprain, there was some concern when it was later revealed to be a more serious high ankle sprain.
Yet Barkley returned to practice Thursday and did individual drills, leading to speculation he might play Monday night.
Head coach Brian Daboll did nothing to discourage that speculation, saying Thursday, “Making progress. … see where he’s at.”
Apparently, Barkley didn’t show enough progress to at least be upgraded to questionable.
It’s a long season, obviously, and there’s no point in rushing Barkley back with the risk of him missing more time later.
The NFL world reacted to the news with general approval — why should the Giants take a chance with their big star?
Thank god. Rest that damn thing Saquon, we’ve been here before!!
— Troy (@fantasyline1029) September 30, 2023
They should let the man rest.
I know he’s on a contract tear and putting a lot of pressure on himself but take the time to heal.
You will come back stronger like you always do Saquon 🫡
— DeKashi Sky🤴007 (@DeKashiSky) September 30, 2023
When I was 16 I had a high ankle sprain. I couldn’t walk for a month. It was 2 months before I could actually walk normally. Not comparing myself to an NFL athlete, but I’d be shocked if he could play within a month.
— Dutch Schultz (@Dutch1968) September 30, 2023
Almost like 2 weeks isn’t enough time to recover from a high ankle sprain
— JeffDavidson (@JeffDavidson_) September 30, 2023
Sadly, he’s becoming the Jacob DeGrom of the Meadowlands.
— Daniel Edwards (@DanielEdwa72123) September 30, 2023
