Giants RB Saquon Barkley leaves game after injuring right knee against Bears

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley left Sunday’s game against Chicago after he hurt his right knee early in the second quarter.

The Giants said Barkley was getting X-rays and would undergo further evaluation on Monday.

Barkley went down hard on the Bears sideline after trying to fend off safety Eddie Jackson on a 6-yard carry. The 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and Penn State standout dragged his right leg behind him as he was helped back across the field to the Giants sideline.

After a short conversation with trainers, Barkley got on a cart and was driven into the tunnel.

Barkley also seemed to be shaken up after he was tackled at the end of an 18-yard run late in the first, but he quickly re-entered the game.

The 23-year-old Barkley struggled in New York’s season-opening loss to Pittsburgh, finishing with just 6 yards on 15 carries. He also was criticized by former Giants running back Tiki Barber for his pass-blocking skills.

The prognosis for Barkley didn’t look good after the game, as several NFL reporters said the Giants fear Barkley tore an ACL and is done for the season.

This story was originally published September 20, 2020 at 3:30 PM.