Saquon Barkley injury update: Eagles star shaken up, briefly exits after hit against Vikings

Here is what to know about Barkley's injury and how it will impact him moving forward.

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Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was left shaken up after a hit in the fourth quarter of a Week 7 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings.

Barkley was slow to get up after he was tackled and, on the sidelines, received attention from the Philadelphia medical staff. Trainers appeared to work on Barkley's left shoulder area while the Eagles' offense finished its scoring drive without him.

Here is what to know about Barkley's injury and how it will impact him moving forward.

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Saquon Barkley injury update

Barkley returned to the field after he was evaluated on the sideline, suggesting that the injury was not as serious as it initially appeared.

He was visibly impacted after multiple Vikings defenders enveloped him at the end of a five-yard rush.

After taking his time to get up, Barkley made his way to the sideline. Multiple members of the Eagles' training staff worked on Barkley's shoulder area, running multiple tests of the range of motion of his left shoulder.

This story will be updated.

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