{
  "id": 13232942,
  "title": "Eagles Rule Out Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith for London Game vs. Jaguars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/eagles-rule-out-saquon-barkley-devonta-smith-for-london-game-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T22:17:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/eagles-rule-out-saquon-barkley-devonta-smith-for-london-game-vs-jaguars-12549372"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that key players Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith will not participate in their upcoming London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Barkley suffered a hamstring injury during last Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and has not returned to practice. He has only accumulated 190 scrimmage yards and no touchdowns in four games this season, despite averaging a career-high 2.6 yards per run after contact since 2019. Barkley's absence leaves the Eagles' offensive line, which has recently experienced a trade for Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens and the retirement of Lane Johnson, in a weakened state. Tank Bigsby, a backup, is currently on the injured reserve list. Smith, the leading receiver for the Eagles with 237 receiving yards, is also ruled out due to a hamstring injury, leaving Jalen Hurts with a pass-heavy game plan and limited support. The Eagles' practice line-up was further impacted by the absence of wide receiver Hollywood Brown, safety Marcus Epps, linebacker Jonathan Greenard, and center Drew Kendall. Tight end Dallas Goedert, who missed Week 4 with a knee issue, has now fully participated in Friday's practice. The Eagles' London game, an international showcase, will commence at 9:30 a.m. ET on the NFL Network.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith will miss Sunday's international game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Eagles injuries. Latest on DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley, vs Jaguars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/eagles-injuries-latest-on-devonta-smith-saquon-barkley-vs-jaguars",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:33:27.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}