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Newer update on Saquon Barkley: Carson Steele injury update: Questionable to return vs. Panthers (shoulder)

Saquon Barkley injury update: Misses practice ahead of Week 6 vs. Panthers (hamstring)

Barkley and DeVonta Smith were both sidelined at Wednesday's practice; Smith is dealing with hamstring and toe issues.

By Cole Hartwell
Saquon Barkley
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Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring, toe) did not practice Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter and Underdog NFL, ahead of the Eagles’ Week 6 home game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 18.

What happened

Barkley was held out of practice again with a hamstring injury, per Schefter. Smith was also absent, listed with hamstring and toe injuries. Both players were on the Eagles’ injury report for Wednesday.

Context

Barkley has 23.0 PPR points through four games this season, with 36 carries for 182 rushing yards and four catches for eight yards. He played just 38% of snaps. In Week 4, he managed only 2.0 PPR points on two carries for eight yards. His Week 6 projection is 11.1 PPR points.

Smith has 48.5 PPR points in three games, catching 19 of 27 targets for 235 yards and one touchdown. He played 93% of snaps. Smith posted 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, 27.7 in Week 2, and 12.5 in Week 3. His Week 6 projection is 11.5 PPR points.

Depth chart

Behind Barkley, the Eagles’ running back depth chart lists Dameon Pierce (RB2), Carson Steele (RB3), Tank Bigsby (RB4, currently on injured reserve with an abdomen injury), and Will Shipley (RB5). Pierce has 3.2 PPR points in one game. Bigsby had 17.1 PPR points in four games before his injury. Shipley has 19.8 PPR points in five games.

Timeline

  • 2026-10-07: Barkley did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, and Smith also sat out with a hamstring issue.
  • 2026-10-07: Barkley was considered unlikely to play against Jacksonville, and Tank Bigsby was set for core muscle surgery and a stint on injured reserve.
  • 2026-10-07: The Eagles promoted Dameon Pierce from the practice squad amid the running back injuries.

What’s next

The Eagles host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Neither Barkley nor Smith’s availability for Week 6 has been confirmed.

No practice again today for both Eagles RB Saquon Barkley and WR DeVonta Smith. [Quoting @Eagles: "Wednesday’s Injury Report #CARvsPHI"]

Saquon Barkley (hamstring), DeVonta Smith (hamstring, toe) don't practice Wednesday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Barkley’s continued absence from practice is concerning, but his Week 6 status remains uncertain. If he sits, Dameon Pierce would likely see an expanded role, though he has just 3.2 PPR points in limited work. Will Shipley (19.8 PPR points) has also been involved. For Smith, his absence could open more targets for other Eagles receivers, but the depth chart doesn’t provide a clear wide receiver replacement. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports later in the week before making start/sit decisions. Barkley and Smith remain risky options given their practice absences, and Pierce or Shipley are only deep-league considerations until more clarity emerges.

Quick answers

Will Saquon Barkley play in Week 6?

His status is uncertain. He did not practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury, but no official game designation has been reported.

What is DeVonta Smith's injury status?

Smith did not practice Wednesday due to hamstring and toe injuries.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Philadelphia Eagles depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Eagles sign former Texans RB as Barkley and Bigsby deal with injuries (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Eagles Promote Dameon Pierce Amid Running Back Injuries (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Will Shipley, Dohnte Meyers lead Week 5 waiver wire pickups (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. No practice again today for both Eagles RB Saquon Barkley and WR DeVonta Smith. [Quoting @Eagles: "Wednesday’s Injury Report #CARvsPHI"] (X (@AdamSchefter))
  8. Saquon Barkley (hamstring), DeVonta Smith (hamstring, toe) don't practice Wednesday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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