New York Giants working again Saquon Barkley says he has a excessive ankle sprain

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Barkley missed the Giants’ recreation on Thursday in opposition to the 49ers.

New York Giants working again Saquon Barkley (26) dives into the top zone for a landing as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Krys Barnes (51) defends in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer recreation, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Picture/Rick Scuteri) AP

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — New York Giants star working again Saquon Barkley says he sustained a excessive ankle sprain late within the fourth quarter within the comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Barkley didn’t follow this week and he was listed as out for Thursday night time’s recreation in California in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers.

Barkley has not spoken with reporters masking the workforce for the reason that damage to his proper ankle on Sunday. Amazon, which broadcasts the Thursday night time video games, reported Barkley described his damage as a excessive ankle sprain.

Excessive ankle sprains often have an extended restoration interval than accidents to the decrease a part of the ankle.

The Giants’ subsequent recreation will probably be on Oct. 2, a Monday night time recreation at MetLife Stadium in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks.

Giants coach Brian Daboll has not described Barkley’s damage. He’s often the one particular person within the organiation who talks about participant accidents.

Barkley, the NFL Offensive Rookie of the 12 months in 2018, had a excessive ankle sprain in 2019 and missed three video games.