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Eagles rule out Saquon Barkley as injuries reshape backfield
Philadelphia will be without Saquon Barkley and Will Shipley against Carolina, leaving Dameon Pierce in line for most of the backfield work. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is also out, with Tanner McKee scheduled to start, while DeVonta Smith is expected to return after missing two games. The Eagles’ injury list now reaches across both the offense and defense.
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What matters
- Shipley was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury, while Tank Bigsby remains sidelined with an abdominal injury.
- Smith has no injury designation, but doctors will determine whether he plays.
Context & caveats
- Smith’s availability remains subject to medical clearance.
Why this made the edition
A substantial current injury and availability update for a major NFC contender. It materially develops the previously published Eagles injury story by confirming Barkley’s absence and adding multiple backfield and quarterback changes.
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