Saquon Barkley cleared to play but listed as questionable for Eagles' Monday Night game vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia announced that running back Saquon Barkley will be active for the Eagles' Week 7 Monday Night Football contest against the Dallas Cowboys, but he is still listed as a questionable participant. Barkley missed the previous two games after straining his hamstring in the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants. He returned to the field in the first half of the Cowboys game, recording 62 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries, plus nine receiving yards on two catches before leaving in the fourth quarter with a new back issue.

Eagles officials said the player was fully involved in Saturday's practice and that “everything is looking good” for his return, though the team has not removed his questionable designation for Monday. The Eagles also listed several other players as inactive, including OLB Nolan Smith and receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks.

If Barkley is unable to finish the game, the backfield depth will likely shift to Dameon Pierce, who has been handling a larger workload in Barkley's absence. The Eagles are also coping with the loss of starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, leaving Tanner McKee as the backup under center.

The matchup carries added significance as both teams vie for position in the NFC East, with the Giants currently leading the division. Fantasy analysts noted that Barkley's limited touches in his first game back could affect weekly player valuations, and they advised managers to monitor his health status in the days following the contest.