Saquon Barkley Expected to Return for Eagles’ Monday Night Showdown vs. Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles' struggling offense is about to get a lift.

Saquon Barkley Returns to Practice Ahead of Monday Night Football

According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is expected to be back on the practice field today and play in the game on Monday Night when the team hosts the Dallas Cowboys in South Philadelphia.

Barkley has been out of action since a hamstring injury sidelined him during the Week 4 tilt against the Rams.

Rebuilding a Stalled Eagles Rushing Attack

Barkley's return could add some life to a lifeless run game that has averaged just 82.2 yards per game, second-worst in the NFL. Without Barkley, the run game has cratered; the Eagles' rushing attack has failed in back-to-back games with 35 or fewer rushing yards, the first time since going three straight in 2005.

Overall, the offense has suffered; without the threat of the run game, teams have dared the Eagles to throw, and the team has thrown for fewer than 250 total yards in four straight games.

One issue has been the offensive line, which entered Week 6 with 3 of the 5 starting linemen out of the lineup from opening day (Lane Johnson retired, Cam Jurgens traded, Landon Dickerson is on injured reserve).

Offensive Line Reinforcements on the Horizon

They could get center Drew Kendall and possibly left guard Landon Dickerson back, which could help improve on the 41% pressure rate allowed (3rd-highest in the NFL).

Providing Relief for Tanner McKee in the Starting Role

Two weeks ago, tight end Dallas Goedert returned; last week it was wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and now it's Barkley, which should help new starting quarterback Tanner McKee, who takes over for Jalen Hurts.

Hurts was placed on injured reserve before Week 6 and is out for the season due to blood clots.

The Eagles and Dallas Cowboys renew their NFC East rivalry on Monday night; listen to the game on 97.3 ESPN with pregame coverage at 7 p.m. and Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling all the action at 8:15.