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Will Saquon Barkley play vs. Cowboys? Eagles RB trending toward Monday night return

Philadelphia receives a significant boost for their Monday night matchup against Dallas as running back Saquon Barkley has been cleared to play. Barkley, who had been managing a hamstring issue, progressed from limited practice sessions earlier in the week to full participation by Saturday.

His return is critical for an offense that has struggled significantly in his absence, seeing their rushing production drop from 109.0 yards per game down to just 28.5 yards without him. The Eagles enter this contest facing significant personnel challenges, as quarterback Jalen Hurts is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a lung condition, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith is unavailable because of a hamstring injury.

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