There’s no doubt that Saquon Barkley is an absolute freak of nature.
During the Giants week 3 game against the Bucs, Barkley exited the game with after injuring his ankle.
https://twitter.com/ftbeard_17/status/1175885202511417349
It was later reported that Barkley was set to be out 6-8 weeks with a high ankle sprain.
Via NY Post
The Post’s Paul Schwartz reported on Sunday that Barkley could be out six to eight weeks with the high ankle sprain that forced him out of Sunday’s 32-31 win over the Buccaneers. Barkley was on the sideline with a boot and crutches after he had his foot bent backwards on a tackle by Tampa Bay’s Mike Edwards in the second quarter.
Barkley’s MRI exam confirmed what The Post reported was a high ankle sprain that could keep Barkley out for up to eight weeks. The Giants have a Week 11 bye and Barkley could return after that.
10 days later and Saquon is already running and cutting on the field and is hoping to make a return on the field soon.
Significant development: #NYGiants RB Saquon Barkley stretched + working with training staff during media access. Light running, change of direction. Looks very good, like himself. Not practicing, but promising sign in quest to obliterate 4-8 week timetable for high ankle sprain. pic.twitter.com/xim3YQxqhU
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 2, 2019
🚨🚨🚨Saquon jogging and doing light changes of direction at the start of today’s practice (long distance shot). 🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/dMtkAh6QlT
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) October 2, 2019
Another video of Saquon cutting. I’m going to take the under on eight weeks… pic.twitter.com/GHSDOrZbCw
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) October 2, 2019
Look who's back at practice stretching and jogging 👀 @saquon pic.twitter.com/X1VrSofFFo
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) October 2, 2019
Apparently, Saquon felt so good at practice that he might play in a few weeks.
***Note: Saquon is not coming back this week. His eyes are on next week, although the Giants play at New England on Thursday night. Still don't be surprised if team plays it safe with their star RB. https://t.co/VF2HbL1gmb
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) October 2, 2019