Saquon Barkley, known for his prowess on the NFL field and his past association as a golf partner of former President Donald Trump, sustained an injury recently. Barkley developed an apparent right hamstring injury in the first quarter of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams.

Cause of Injury

Dr. David Chao, a medical expert for OutKick and former San Diego Chargers head physician, attributes the injury to wet field conditions. He explains that while wet fields can sometimes prevent knee injuries by being slippery enough to avoid cleats getting stuck, they tend to cause soft tissue injuries like hamstring strains.

Incident Details

During the game, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was seen handing off the ball to running back Saquon Barkley in the second half. Subsequent to his injury, Barkley slowly made his way to the Eagles’ sidelines. Initially, he entered a medical tent for an examination before eventually heading to the locker room for further tests.

Despite the concerns, Barkley managed to walk without an evident limp, though the Eagles have classified him as questionable for a return during this game.