Giants running back Saquon Barkley could miss anywhere from 4-8 weeks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Right now, the longer timeline is considered more likely, given the nature of his high ankle sprain and the timing of the Giants’ bye.
The Giants will have off in Week 11, so the smarter play for the G-Men might be to give the young star a full two months to recuperate. In the interim, Wayne Gallman figures to take over as the team’s primary back. He’s not on Barkley’s level, but Gallman does have a career 4.0 yards per carry average to his credit. Gallman might also benefit from the additional running threat that new starter Daniel Jones provides.
Meanwhile, Barkley is intent on getting back on the field ASAP.
“I’m not out for the season,” Barkley said on Sunday. “I’m going to do whatever I can to get back as quickly as possible.”
Barkley, 22, averaged 5.0 yards per tote last year and also caught 91 passes for 721 yards. At minimum, he’ll miss contests against the Redskins, Vikings, Patriots, and Cardinals.
And with the second pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select…
cool, we will take it
No need to rush him back.Let the G Men take their lumps this season.At least,it looks like they are set at RB and QB for the next six to eight years.If they concentrate on drafting Defense and OL,they can contend in a few years.
The defense is atrocious, the (jack)rabbit done died.
Need some WR help badly. They also should of never let Landon Collins go. The secondary is awful