Reports: Giants RB Barkley (ankle) likely out 4-8 weeks


Reuters | New York | Updated: 24-09-2019 00:08 IST | Created: 24-09-2019 00:07 IST
Reports: Giants RB Barkley (ankle) likely out 4-8 weeks
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is expected to be sidelined four to eight weeks with a high ankle sprain, multiple media outlets reported on Monday. Coach Pat Shurmur confirmed the injury but did not offer a specific recovery window Monday, one day after the running back exited Sunday's 32-31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Barkley had eight carries for just 10 yards before sustaining the injury in the second quarter. The second-year back out of Penn State has rushed for 237 yards in three games this season on 37 carries with one touchdown. "It's like any injury. It's very unfortunate to have Saquon out of the lineup. We all know what he brings to the team," Shurmur said on Monday. "But it's going to fall on all of us to move forward and do what we can to win games."

Barkley started all 16 games of his rookie season last year, gaining 1,307 yards on 261 carries with 11 touchdowns. He also had four receiving scores. The Giants had just 72 yards rushing against the Buccaneers, with rookie quarterback Daniel Jones leading the team with 28 and wide receiver Sterling Shepard gaining 21 on the ground. Running back Wayne Gallman had 13 yards on five carries.

"We certainly believe in Wayne Gallman and we certainly believe he will be able to step in and do his very best," Shurmur said. "And we'll just have to see at some point. We may have to add a running back behind him as we go forward here." Fullback Eli Penny is the only other healthy running back on the active roster. Rookies Jon Hilliman and Austin Walter could be elevated from the practice squad. Running back Paul Perkins was waived by the Giants on Sept. 16 and picked up by the Detroit Lions.

The Giants are ranked ninth in the NFL with 117.3 yards per game in their first three contests.

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